Dominic College vs St Aloysius Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 17 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dominic College
Glenorchy · Catholic combined · Prep-10
1,007 students · ICSEA 1018
St Aloysius Catholic College
Huntingfield · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,120 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Dominic College Glenorchy TAS | St Aloysius Catholic College Huntingfield TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 51 | #26 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #739 of 1,259 | #823 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,007 | 1,120 |
| Girls / boys | 521 / 486 | 487 / 633 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.7 | 84.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.6 | 50.6 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 15% |
| Suburb | Glenorchy 7010 | Huntingfield 7055 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dominic.tas.edu.au | www.staloysius.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dominic College scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 42.1).
- •St Aloysius Catholic College is the larger school with 1,120 students compared with 1,007.
- •St Aloysius Catholic College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 9%).
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 Dominic College better than St Aloysius Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Dominic College ranks higher (46.0 vs 42.1 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 Dominic College and St Aloysius Catholic College?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Glenorchy and Huntingfield in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dominic College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Aloysius Catholic College has 13.2.
How do Dominic College and St Aloysius Catholic College rank in TAS?
Dominic College is 23rd of 51 and St Aloysius Catholic College is 26th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.