St James Catholic College vs Star of the Sea Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 229 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St James Catholic College
Cygnet · Catholic combined · Prep-10
218 students · ICSEA 889
Star of the Sea Catholic College
George Town · Catholic combined · Prep-10
181 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | St James Catholic College Cygnet TAS | Star of the Sea Catholic College George Town TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 51 | #31 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1155 of 1,259 | #974 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 218 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 107 | 87 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 38 | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 12% |
| Suburb | Cygnet 7112 | George Town 7253 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | George Town |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sjcc.tas.edu.au | www.starsea.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Star of the Sea Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (34.3 vs 26.4).
- •Star of the Sea Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (939 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James Catholic College is the larger school with 218 students compared with 181.
- •Star of the Sea Catholic College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -23%).
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 James Catholic College better than Star of the Sea Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Star of the Sea Catholic College ranks higher (34.3 vs 26.4 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 James Catholic College and Star of the Sea Catholic College?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Cygnet and George Town in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James Catholic College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Star of the Sea Catholic College has 10.3.
How do St James Catholic College and Star of the Sea Catholic College rank in TAS?
St James Catholic College is 48th of 51 and Star of the Sea Catholic College is 31st of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.