Howrah Primary School vs John Paul II Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Howrah Primary School
Howrah · Government primary · K-6
630 students · ICSEA 1057
John Paul II Catholic School
Clarendon Vale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
199 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Howrah Primary School Howrah TAS | John Paul II Catholic School Clarendon Vale TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 132 | #60 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1785 of 4,908 | #3000 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 630 | 199 |
| Girls / boys | 308 / 322 | 98 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.4 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 10% |
| Suburb | Howrah 7018 | Clarendon Vale 7019 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | howrahprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.johnpaul.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Howrah Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 46.0).
- •Howrah Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Paul II Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.7).
- •Howrah Primary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 199.
- •John Paul II Catholic School has grown faster over five years (47% vs -8%).
- •Howrah Primary School is a government 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 Howrah Primary School better than John Paul II Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Howrah Primary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 46.0 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 Howrah Primary School and John Paul II Catholic School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Howrah and Clarendon Vale in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Howrah Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Paul II Catholic School has 13.0.
How do Howrah Primary School and John Paul II Catholic School rank in TAS?
Howrah Primary School is 28th of 132 and John Paul II Catholic School is 60th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.