Emmanuel Christian School vs John Paul II Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 977 m 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
John Paul II Catholic School
Clarendon Vale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
199 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Emmanuel Christian School Rokeby TAS | John Paul II Catholic School Clarendon Vale TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 51 | #60 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #956 of 1,259 | #3000 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 265 | 199 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 149 | 98 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 33 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 10% |
| Suburb | Rokeby 7019 | Clarendon Vale 7019 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cst.tas.edu.au | www.johnpaul.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Paul II Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 35.4).
- •Emmanuel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmanuel Christian School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 199.
- •John Paul II Catholic School has grown faster over five years (47% vs 20%).
- •Emmanuel Christian School is a independent school while John Paul II 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 Emmanuel Christian School better than John Paul II Catholic School?
On the Success Index, John Paul II Catholic School ranks higher (46.0 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 John Paul II Catholic School?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Rokeby and Clarendon Vale in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel Christian School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Paul II Catholic School has 13.0.
How do Emmanuel Christian School and John Paul II Catholic School rank in TAS?
Emmanuel Christian School is 28th of 51 and John Paul II Catholic School is 60th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.