Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School vs St Thomas More's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 158 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
Lenah Valley · Catholic primary · Prep-6
195 students · ICSEA 1033
St Thomas More's Catholic School
Newstead · Catholic primary · Prep-6
315 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School Lenah Valley TAS | St Thomas More's Catholic School Newstead TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 132 | #44 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1698 of 4,908 | #2654 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 195 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 107 | 156 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Lenah Valley 7008 | Newstead 7250 |
| Council area | Hobart | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ihms.tas.edu.au | www.stm.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 50.5).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.8).
- •St Thomas More's Catholic School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 195.
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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School better than St Thomas More's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School ranks higher (62.5 vs 50.5 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School and St Thomas More's Catholic School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Lenah Valley and Newstead in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More's Catholic School has 16.8.
How do Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School and St Thomas More's Catholic School rank in TAS?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School is 22nd of 132 and St Thomas More's Catholic School is 44th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.