St James Catholic College vs Woodbridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 13 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
Woodbridge School
Woodbridge · Government combined · K-12
336 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | St James Catholic College Cygnet TAS | Woodbridge School Woodbridge TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 51 | #22 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1155 of 1,259 | #732 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | K-12 |
| Students | 218 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 107 | 171 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 38 | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 14% |
| Suburb | Cygnet 7112 | Woodbridge 7162 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sjcc.tas.edu.au | woodbridge.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Woodbridge School scores higher on the Success Index (46.4 vs 26.4).
- •Woodbridge School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodbridge School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 218.
- •Woodbridge School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -23%).
- •St James Catholic College is a catholic school while Woodbridge 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 James Catholic College better than Woodbridge School?
On the Success Index, Woodbridge School ranks higher (46.4 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 Woodbridge School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Cygnet and Woodbridge in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James Catholic College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodbridge School has 10.8.
How do St James Catholic College and Woodbridge School rank in TAS?
St James Catholic College is 48th of 51 and Woodbridge School is 22nd of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.