Riverside Primary School vs St Anthony's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 869 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Primary School
Riverside · Government primary · K-6
673 students · ICSEA 1018
St Anthony's Catholic School
Riverside · Catholic primary · Prep-6
180 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Riverside Primary School Riverside TAS | St Anthony's Catholic School Riverside TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 132 | #37 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2701 of 4,908 | #2260 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 673 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 373 | 83 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.5 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Riverside 7250 | Riverside 7250 |
| Council area | West Tamar | West Tamar |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | riversideprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.stanthonys.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (55.9 vs 49.8).
- •St Anthony's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverside Primary School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 180.
- •St Anthony's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -13%).
- •Riverside Primary School is a government school while St Anthony's Catholic 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 Primary School better than St Anthony's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's Catholic School ranks higher (55.9 vs 49.8 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 Riverside Primary School and St Anthony's Catholic School?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Riverside Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's Catholic School has 15.3.
How do Riverside Primary School and St Anthony's Catholic School rank in TAS?
Riverside Primary School is 46th of 132 and St Anthony's Catholic School is 37th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.