Franklin Primary School vs St James Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 9.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Primary School
Franklin · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 956
St James Catholic College
Cygnet · Catholic combined · Prep-10
218 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Franklin Primary School Franklin TAS | St James Catholic College Cygnet TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 132 | #48 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #3465 of 4,908 | #1155 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 154 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 81 | 111 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 38 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 42% |
| Suburb | Franklin 7113 | Cygnet 7112 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Huon Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | franklinprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.sjcc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Franklin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.4 vs 26.4).
- •Franklin Primary School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.2).
- •St James Catholic College is the larger school with 218 students compared with 154.
- •Franklin Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -23%).
- •Franklin Primary School is a government school while St James Catholic 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 Franklin Primary School better than St James Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Franklin Primary School ranks higher (39.4 vs 26.4 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 Franklin Primary School and St James Catholic College?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Cygnet in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Franklin Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James Catholic College has 10.4.
How do Franklin Primary School and St James Catholic College rank in TAS?
Franklin Primary School is 71st of 132 and St James Catholic College is 48th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.