Devonport Christian School vs St Brendan-Shaw College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.3 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
St Brendan-Shaw College
Devonport · Catholic high school · 7-12
566 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Devonport Christian School Don TAS | St Brendan-Shaw College Devonport TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 132 | #4 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #2457 of 4,908 | #472 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | 7-12 |
| Students | 377 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 164 | 305 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 48 | 99 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +114% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 54.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 32.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 14% |
| Suburb | Don 7310 | Devonport 7310 |
| Council area | Devonport | Devonport |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.dcs.tas.edu.au | www.sbsc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan-Shaw College scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 53.4).
- •St Brendan-Shaw College has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brendan-Shaw College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.0).
- •St Brendan-Shaw College is the larger school with 566 students compared with 377.
- •Devonport Christian School has grown faster over five years (114% vs -4%).
- •Devonport Christian School is a independent school while St Brendan-Shaw College 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 Devonport Christian School better than St Brendan-Shaw College?
On the Success Index, St Brendan-Shaw College ranks higher (61.8 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 St Brendan-Shaw College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Don and Devonport in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Devonport Christian School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan-Shaw College has 10.4.
How do Devonport Christian School and St Brendan-Shaw College rank in TAS?
Devonport Christian School is 41st of 132 and St Brendan-Shaw College is 4th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.