Cygnet Primary School vs Peregrine
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 6.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cygnet Primary School
Cygnet · Government primary · K-6
190 students · ICSEA 968
Peregrine
Nicholls Rivulet · Independent primary · Prep-10
90 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Cygnet Primary School Cygnet TAS | Peregrine Nicholls Rivulet TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 132 | #24 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3253 of 4,908 | #1712 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 190 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 100 | 34 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 2 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cygnet 7112 | Nicholls Rivulet 7112 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Huon Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cygnetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.peregrine.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peregrine scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 42.4).
- •Peregrine has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peregrine has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.8).
- •Cygnet Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 90.
- •Cygnet Primary School is a government school while Peregrine is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Cygnet Primary School better than Peregrine?
On the Success Index, Peregrine ranks higher (62.3 vs 42.4 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 Cygnet Primary School and Peregrine?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Cygnet and Nicholls Rivulet in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cygnet Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peregrine has 10.0.
How do Cygnet Primary School and Peregrine rank in TAS?
Cygnet Primary School is 66th of 132 and Peregrine is 24th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.