Peregrine vs Tamar Valley Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 187 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
Tamar Valley Steiner School
Launceston · Independent primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Peregrine Nicholls Rivulet TAS | Tamar Valley Steiner School Launceston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 132 | #19 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1712 of 4,908 | #1475 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 90 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 56 | 54 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 2 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Nicholls Rivulet 7112 | Launceston 7250 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.peregrine.tas.edu.au | www.tamarvalleysteiner.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Tamar Valley Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 62.3).
- •Tamar Valley Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tamar Valley Steiner School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 90.
- •Peregrine has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -30%).
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 Tamar Valley Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Tamar Valley Steiner School ranks higher (64.8 vs 62.3 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 Tamar Valley Steiner School?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Nicholls Rivulet and Launceston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peregrine has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tamar Valley Steiner School has 10.3.
How do Peregrine and Tamar Valley Steiner School rank in TAS?
Peregrine is 24th of 132 and Tamar Valley Steiner School is 19th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.