TAS · Catholic Combined
St Virgil's College
Austins Ferry 7011 · Prep-12
St Virgil's College is a Catholic combined school in Austins Ferry, TAS offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1024, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 792 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How St Virgil's College compares
By ICSEA, St Virgil's College ranks 13th of the 57 combined schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Austins Ferry Primary School, a government primary school 1.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Virgil's College scores 1024 — near average.
Enrolment and location
St Virgil's College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Austins Ferry
St Virgil's College is located in Austins Ferry, TAS — a suburb with a median household income of $1,625/wk and median rent of $364/wk. Population: 2,395.
View full Austins Ferry suburb profile →Schools near St Virgil's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Virgil's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austins Ferry Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Claremont | 1.6 km | 894 | 130 lower | 416 |
| Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Claremont | 1.7 km | 977 | 47 lower | 374 |
| Claremont CollegeGovernment Secondary · Claremont | 2.4 km | 907 | 117 lower | 467 |
| OneSchool Global TasIndependent Combined · Claremont | 2.7 km | 970 | 54 lower | 92 |
| Windermere Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Claremont | 2.8 km | 902 | 122 lower | 452 |
| JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Herdsmans Cove | 3.0 km | 772 | 252 lower | 144 |
| JRLF - East Derwent Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bridgewater | 3.4 km | 800 | 224 lower | 337 |
| St Francis Flexible Learning CentreCatholic Secondary · Chigwell | 3.4 km | 866 | 158 lower | 172 |
| JRLF - Gagebrook Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gagebrook | 3.4 km | 787 | 237 lower | 123 |
| St Paul's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Bridgewater | 4.1 km | 895 | 129 lower | 178 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Virgil's College a government school?
No, St Virgil's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Virgil's College offer?
St Virgil's College offers Prep-12.
What is St Virgil's College's ICSEA score?
St Virgil's College has an ICSEA score of 1024, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Virgil's College?
St Virgil's College has 792 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Virgil's College?
The nearest schools to St Virgil's College are Austins Ferry Primary School (1.6 km), Holy Rosary Catholic School (1.7 km), Claremont College (2.4 km).
Where is St Virgil's College located?
St Virgil's College is located in Austins Ferry, TAS 7011. Visit the school website at http://www.stvirgils.tas.edu.au.