Marist Regional College vs Somerset Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 5.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marist Regional College
Burnie · Catholic high school · 7-12
889 students · ICSEA 1006
Somerset Primary School
Somerset · Government primary · K-6
370 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Marist Regional College Burnie TAS | Somerset Primary School Somerset TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 42 | #106 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #578 of 1,472 | #4445 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 889 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 454 / 435 | 163 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 107 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.8 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.7 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 20% |
| Suburb | Burnie 7320 | Somerset 7322 |
| Council area | Burnie | Waratah-Wynyard |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mrc.tas.edu.au | somersetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Marist Regional College scores higher on the Success Index (57.2 vs 25.8).
- •Marist Regional College has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist Regional College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.1).
- •Marist Regional College is the larger school with 889 students compared with 370.
- •Marist Regional College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -6%).
- •Marist Regional College is a catholic school while Somerset 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 Marist Regional College better than Somerset Primary School?
On the Success Index, Marist Regional College ranks higher (57.2 vs 25.8 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 Marist Regional College and Somerset Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Burnie and Somerset in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marist Regional College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerset Primary School has 14.1.
How do Marist Regional College and Somerset Primary School rank in TAS?
Marist Regional College is 7th of 42 and Somerset Primary School is 106th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.