St Brigid's Catholic School vs Table Cape Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.2 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
Table Cape Primary School
Wynyard · Government primary · K-6
299 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | St Brigid's Catholic School Wynyard TAS | Table Cape Primary School Wynyard TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 132 | #108 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2925 of 4,908 | #4500 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 187 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 87 | 137 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 24% |
| Suburb | Wynyard 7325 | Wynyard 7325 |
| Council area | Waratah-Wynyard | Waratah-Wynyard |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sbw.tas.edu.au | tablecapeprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (46.9 vs 25.0).
- •St Brigid's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Table Cape Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.0).
- •Table Cape Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 187.
- •St Brigid's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -18%).
- •St Brigid's Catholic School is a catholic school while Table Cape Primary School is a government 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 St Brigid's Catholic School better than Table Cape Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic School ranks higher (46.9 vs 25.0 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 Table Cape Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wynyard and Wynyard 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 Table Cape Primary School has 12.7.
How do St Brigid's Catholic School and Table Cape Primary School rank in TAS?
St Brigid's Catholic School is 55th of 132 and Table Cape Primary School is 108th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.