Scotch Oakburn College vs St Thomas More's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Scotch Oakburn College
Newstead · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,164 students · ICSEA 1119
St Thomas More's Catholic School
Newstead · Catholic primary · Prep-6
315 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Scotch Oakburn College Newstead TAS | St Thomas More's Catholic School Newstead TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 51 | #44 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #155 of 1,259 | #2654 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,164 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 597 / 567 | 156 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.6 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 83.5 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Newstead 7250 | Newstead 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.soc.tas.edu.au | www.stm.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Scotch Oakburn College scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 50.5).
- •Scotch Oakburn College has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scotch Oakburn College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.8).
- •Scotch Oakburn College is the larger school with 1,164 students compared with 315.
- •Scotch Oakburn College has grown faster over five years (17% vs 1%).
- •Scotch Oakburn College is a independent school while St Thomas More'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 Scotch Oakburn College better than St Thomas More's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Scotch Oakburn College ranks higher (77.0 vs 50.5 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 Scotch Oakburn College and St Thomas More's Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Newstead and Newstead in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Scotch Oakburn College has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More's Catholic School has 16.8.
How do Scotch Oakburn College and St Thomas More's Catholic School rank in TAS?
Scotch Oakburn College is 4th of 51 and St Thomas More's Catholic School is 44th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.