Riverside High School vs St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside High School
Riverside · Government high school · 7-11
624 students · ICSEA 1009
St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School
Invermay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
282 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Riverside High School Riverside TAS | St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School Invermay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 42 | #69 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #805 of 1,472 | #3276 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-11 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 624 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 322 | 147 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Riverside 7250 | Invermay 7248 |
| Council area | West Tamar | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | riversidehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.stfinnbarrs.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Riverside High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.6 vs 42.2).
- •Riverside High School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverside High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.4).
- •Riverside High School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 282.
- •St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -19%).
- •Riverside High School is a government school while St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School 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 Riverside High School better than St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Riverside High School ranks higher (46.6 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 Riverside High School and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Invermay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Riverside High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School has 14.4.
How do Riverside High School and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School rank in TAS?
Riverside High School is 12th of 42 and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School is 69th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.