Peregrine vs St James Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 6.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Peregrine
Nicholls Rivulet · Independent primary · Prep-10
90 students · ICSEA 1048
St James Catholic College
Cygnet · Catholic combined · Prep-10
218 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Peregrine Nicholls Rivulet TAS | St James Catholic College Cygnet TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 132 | #48 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1712 of 4,908 | #1155 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 90 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 56 | 111 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 2 | 38 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 42% |
| Suburb | Nicholls Rivulet 7112 | Cygnet 7112 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Huon Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.peregrine.tas.edu.au | www.sjcc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peregrine scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 26.4).
- •Peregrine has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James Catholic College is the larger school with 218 students compared with 90.
- •Peregrine has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -23%).
- •Peregrine is a independent school while St James Catholic 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 Peregrine better than St James Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Peregrine ranks higher (62.3 vs 26.4 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 Peregrine and St James Catholic College?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Nicholls Rivulet and Cygnet in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peregrine has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James Catholic College has 10.4.
How do Peregrine and St James Catholic College rank in TAS?
Peregrine is 24th of 132 and St James Catholic College is 48th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.