Emmanuel Christian School vs Howrah Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Christian School
Rokeby · Independent combined · Prep-10
265 students · ICSEA 981
Howrah Primary School
Howrah · Government primary · K-6
630 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Emmanuel Christian School Rokeby TAS | Howrah Primary School Howrah TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 51 | #28 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #956 of 1,259 | #1785 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 265 | 630 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 149 | 308 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | 33 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 38.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 21.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 6% |
| Suburb | Rokeby 7019 | Howrah 7018 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cst.tas.edu.au | howrahprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Howrah Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 35.4).
- •Howrah Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmanuel Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •Howrah Primary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 265.
- •Emmanuel Christian School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -8%).
- •Emmanuel Christian School is a independent school while Howrah Primary School is a government 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 Emmanuel Christian School better than Howrah Primary School?
On the Success Index, Howrah Primary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 35.4 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 Emmanuel Christian School and Howrah Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Rokeby and Howrah in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel Christian School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Howrah Primary School has 15.7.
How do Emmanuel Christian School and Howrah Primary School rank in TAS?
Emmanuel Christian School is 28th of 51 and Howrah Primary School is 28th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.