Devonport Christian School vs Peregrine
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 228 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Devonport Christian School
Don · Independent primary · Prep-9
377 students · ICSEA 1009
Peregrine
Nicholls Rivulet · Independent primary · Prep-10
90 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Devonport Christian School Don TAS | Peregrine Nicholls Rivulet TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 132 | #24 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2457 of 4,908 | #1712 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 377 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 164 | 34 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 48 | 2 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +114% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Don 7310 | Nicholls Rivulet 7112 |
| Council area | Devonport | Huon Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.dcs.tas.edu.au | www.peregrine.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peregrine scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 53.4).
- •Peregrine has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peregrine has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.0).
- •Devonport Christian School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 90.
- •Devonport Christian School has grown faster over five years (114% vs -1%).
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 Devonport Christian School better than Peregrine?
On the Success Index, Peregrine ranks higher (62.3 vs 53.4 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 Devonport Christian School and Peregrine?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Don and Nicholls Rivulet in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Devonport Christian School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peregrine has 10.0.
How do Devonport Christian School and Peregrine rank in TAS?
Devonport Christian School is 41st of 132 and Peregrine is 24th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.