St Brigid's Catholic School vs St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 127 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Brigid's Catholic School
Wynyard · Catholic primary · Prep-6
187 students · ICSEA 983
St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School
Invermay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
282 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | St Brigid's Catholic School Wynyard TAS | St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School Invermay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 132 | #69 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2925 of 4,908 | #3276 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 187 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 87 | 147 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 6% |
| Suburb | Wynyard 7325 | Invermay 7248 |
| Council area | Waratah-Wynyard | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sbw.tas.edu.au | www.stfinnbarrs.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (46.9 vs 42.2).
- •St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 187.
- •St Brigid's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -3%).
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 St Brigid's Catholic School better than St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic School ranks higher (46.9 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 St Brigid's Catholic School and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Wynyard and Invermay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brigid's Catholic School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School has 14.4.
How do St Brigid's Catholic School and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School rank in TAS?
St Brigid's Catholic School is 55th of 132 and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School is 69th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.