Cygnet Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 10 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
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Geeveston · Catholic primary · Prep-6
149 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Cygnet Primary School Cygnet TAS | Sacred Heart Catholic School Geeveston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 132 | #79 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3253 of 4,908 | #3575 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 190 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 100 | 64 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 28% |
| Suburb | Cygnet 7112 | Geeveston 7116 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Huon Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cygnetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.shg.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cygnet Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.4 vs 37.9).
- •Cygnet Primary School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •Cygnet Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 149.
- •Cygnet Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -9%).
- •Cygnet Primary School is a government school while Sacred Heart Catholic School is a catholic 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Cygnet Primary School ranks higher (42.4 vs 37.9 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Cygnet and Geeveston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cygnet Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Catholic School has 12.3.
How do Cygnet Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in TAS?
Cygnet Primary School is 66th of 132 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 79th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.