John Paul II Catholic School vs Rokeby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Paul II Catholic School
Clarendon Vale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
199 students · ICSEA 968
Rokeby Primary School
Rokeby · Government primary · K-6
199 students · ICSEA 860
| Measure | John Paul II Catholic School Clarendon Vale TAS | Rokeby Primary School Rokeby TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 132 | #118 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3000 of 4,908 | #4635 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 199 | 199 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 101 | 91 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +47% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 860 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 24% |
| Suburb | Clarendon Vale 7019 | Rokeby 7019 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.johnpaul.tas.edu.au | rokebyprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •John Paul II Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 22.8).
- •John Paul II Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 860), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rokeby Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.0).
- •Rokeby Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 199.
- •John Paul II Catholic School has grown faster over five years (47% vs -16%).
- •John Paul II Catholic School is a catholic school while Rokeby Primary School is a government 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 John Paul II Catholic School better than Rokeby Primary School?
On the Success Index, John Paul II Catholic School ranks higher (46.0 vs 22.8 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 John Paul II Catholic School and Rokeby Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Clarendon Vale and Rokeby in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Paul II Catholic School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rokeby Primary School has 9.3.
How do John Paul II Catholic School and Rokeby Primary School rank in TAS?
John Paul II Catholic School is 60th of 132 and Rokeby Primary School is 118th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.