JRLF - East Derwent Primary School vs St Virgil's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School
Bridgewater · Government primary · K-6
337 students · ICSEA 800
St Virgil's College
Austins Ferry · Catholic combined · Prep-12
792 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | JRLF - East Derwent Primary School Bridgewater TAS | St Virgil's College Austins Ferry TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 132 | #20 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #4655 of 4,908 | #720 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 337 | 792 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 166 | 0 / 792 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 800 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 86% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 65.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 42.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 45% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bridgewater 7030 | Austins Ferry 7011 |
| Council area | Brighton | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | eastderwentprimary.education.tas.edu.au | www.stvirgils.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Virgil's College scores higher on the Success Index (47.1 vs 22.4).
- •St Virgil's College has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 800), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •JRLF - East Derwent Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.1).
- •St Virgil's College is the larger school with 792 students compared with 337.
- •JRLF - East Derwent Primary School is a government school while St Virgil's College is a catholic 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 JRLF - East Derwent Primary School better than St Virgil's College?
On the Success Index, St Virgil's College ranks higher (47.1 vs 22.4 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 JRLF - East Derwent Primary School and St Virgil's College?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bridgewater and Austins Ferry in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Virgil's College has 12.1.
How do JRLF - East Derwent Primary School and St Virgil's College rank in TAS?
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School is 120th of 132 and St Virgil's College is 20th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.