John Calvin School vs Southern Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 172 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Calvin School
Launceston · Independent combined · Prep-10
112 students · ICSEA 1051
Southern Christian College
Kingston · Independent combined · Prep-12
312 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | John Calvin School Launceston TAS | Southern Christian College Kingston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 51 | #14 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #519 of 1,259 | #544 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 112 | 312 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 57 | 160 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 8% |
| Suburb | Launceston 7250 | Kingston 7050 |
| Council area | Launceston | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.jcs.tas.edu.au | www.scc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Calvin School scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 55.2).
- •Southern Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Calvin School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.4).
- •Southern Christian College is the larger school with 312 students compared with 112.
- •John Calvin School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -23%).
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 John Calvin School better than Southern Christian College?
On the Success Index, John Calvin School ranks higher (56.5 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 John Calvin School and Southern Christian College?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Launceston and Kingston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Calvin School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Christian College has 11.4.
How do John Calvin School and Southern Christian College rank in TAS?
John Calvin School is 13th of 51 and Southern Christian College is 14th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.