Illawarra Primary School vs Southern Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Illawarra Primary School
Blackmans Bay · Government primary · K-6
391 students · ICSEA 1082
Southern Christian College
Kingston · Independent combined · Prep-12
312 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Illawarra Primary School Blackmans Bay TAS | Southern Christian College Kingston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 132 | #14 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #917 of 4,908 | #544 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 391 | 312 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 202 | 160 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Blackmans Bay 7052 | Kingston 7050 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | illawarraprimaryschool.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.scc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Illawarra Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 55.2).
- •Illawarra Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Christian College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.2).
- •Illawarra Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 312.
- •Illawarra Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -23%).
- •Illawarra Primary School is a government school while Southern Christian College is an independent 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 Illawarra Primary School better than Southern Christian College?
On the Success Index, Illawarra Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 55.2 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 Illawarra Primary School and Southern Christian College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Blackmans Bay and Kingston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Illawarra Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Christian College has 11.4.
How do Illawarra Primary School and Southern Christian College rank in TAS?
Illawarra Primary School is 14th of 132 and Southern Christian College is 14th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.