Holy Rosary Catholic School vs Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 149 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Claremont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 977
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
Deloraine · Catholic primary · Prep-6
73 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Holy Rosary Catholic School Claremont TAS | Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School Deloraine TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 132 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3717 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 374 | 73 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 208 | 27 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 16% |
| Suburb | Claremont 7011 | Deloraine 7304 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Meander Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.holyrosary.tas.edu.au | www.olom.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 35.8).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 15.7).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 73.
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -13%).
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 Holy Rosary Catholic School better than Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School ranks higher (47.4 vs 35.8 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 Holy Rosary Catholic School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Claremont and Deloraine in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Rosary Catholic School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has 7.8.
How do Holy Rosary Catholic School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School rank in TAS?
Holy Rosary Catholic School is 82nd of 132 and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is unranked among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.