Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School vs St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 42 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
Deloraine · Catholic primary · Prep-6
73 students · ICSEA 987
St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School
Invermay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
282 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School Deloraine TAS | St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School Invermay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #69 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3276 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 73 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 46 | 147 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 6% |
| Suburb | Deloraine 7304 | Invermay 7248 |
| Council area | Meander Valley | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.olom.tas.edu.au | www.stfinnbarrs.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 42.2).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.4).
- •St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 73.
- •St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -13%).
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 Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School better than St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School ranks higher (47.4 vs 42.2 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 Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Deloraine and Invermay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School has 14.4.
How do Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School rank in TAS?
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is unranked and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School is 69th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.