Somerset Primary School vs St Brigid's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 9.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset Primary School
Somerset · Government primary · K-6
370 students · ICSEA 926
St Brigid's Catholic School
Wynyard · Catholic primary · Prep-6
187 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Somerset Primary School Somerset TAS | St Brigid's Catholic School Wynyard TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 132 | #55 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4445 of 4,908 | #2925 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 370 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 207 | 100 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 21% |
| Suburb | Somerset 7322 | Wynyard 7325 |
| Council area | Waratah-Wynyard | Waratah-Wynyard |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | somersetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.sbw.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (46.9 vs 25.8).
- •St Brigid's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Somerset Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.0).
- •Somerset Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 187.
- •St Brigid's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -6%).
- •Somerset Primary School is a government school while St Brigid'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 Somerset Primary School better than St Brigid's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic School ranks higher (46.9 vs 25.8 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 Somerset Primary School and St Brigid's Catholic School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Wynyard in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Somerset Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Catholic School has 17.0.
How do Somerset Primary School and St Brigid's Catholic School rank in TAS?
Somerset Primary School is 106th of 132 and St Brigid's Catholic School is 55th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.