John Paul II Catholic School vs St Brigid's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 34 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
St Brigid's Catholic School
New Norfolk · Catholic primary · Prep-6
187 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | John Paul II Catholic School Clarendon Vale TAS | St Brigid's Catholic School New Norfolk TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 132 | #72 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3000 of 4,908 | #3468 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 199 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 101 | 94 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +47% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 13% |
| Suburb | Clarendon Vale 7019 | New Norfolk 7140 |
| Council area | Clarence | Derwent Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.johnpaul.tas.edu.au | www.stbrigidsnn.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Paul II Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 39.4).
- •St Brigid's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Paul II Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •John Paul II Catholic School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 187.
- •John Paul II Catholic School has grown faster over five years (47% vs 1%).
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 St Brigid's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, John Paul II Catholic School ranks higher (46.0 vs 39.4 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 St Brigid's Catholic School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Clarendon Vale and New Norfolk 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 St Brigid's Catholic School has 13.8.
How do John Paul II Catholic School and St Brigid's Catholic School rank in TAS?
John Paul II Catholic School is 60th of 132 and St Brigid's Catholic School is 72nd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.