Riverside Primary School vs St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 2.7 km 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 Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School
Invermay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
282 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Riverside Primary School Riverside TAS | St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School Invermay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 132 | #69 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2701 of 4,908 | #3276 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 673 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 373 | 147 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 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 | 1018 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.5 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 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 | riversideprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.stfinnbarrs.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Riverside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 42.2).
- •Riverside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •Riverside Primary School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 282.
- •St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -13%).
- •Riverside Primary 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 Primary School better than St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Riverside Primary School ranks higher (49.8 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 Primary School and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Invermay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Riverside Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School has 14.4.
How do Riverside Primary School and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School rank in TAS?
Riverside Primary School is 46th of 132 and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School is 69th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.