Corpus Christi Catholic School vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 160 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Bellerive · Catholic primary · Prep-6
413 students · ICSEA 1060
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Launceston · Catholic primary · Prep-6
390 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Corpus Christi Catholic School Bellerive TAS | Sacred Heart Catholic School Launceston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 132 | #48 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1825 of 4,908 | #2704 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 413 | 390 |
| Girls / boys | 197 / 216 | 192 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bellerive 7018 | Launceston 7250 |
| Council area | Clarence | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.corpuschristi.tas.edu.au | www.sacredheartl.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (61.2 vs 49.8).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corpus Christi Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.7).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 390.
- •Corpus Christi Catholic School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -3%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi Catholic School better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi Catholic School ranks higher (61.2 vs 49.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Corpus Christi Catholic School and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Bellerive and Launceston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corpus Christi Catholic School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Catholic School has 17.7.
How do Corpus Christi Catholic School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in TAS?
Corpus Christi Catholic School is 29th of 132 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 48th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.