St Patrick's College
St Patrick's College is a Catholic secondary school in Prospect Vale, TAS offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1020, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,522 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Prospect Vale TAS 7250. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How St Patrick's College compares
By ICSEA, St Patrick's College ranks 6th of the 47 secondary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Prospect High School, a government secondary school 0.4 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 against the national average
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 Patrick's College scores 1020, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Patrick'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 Prospect Vale
St Patrick's College is located in Prospect Vale, TAS, a suburb with a median household income of $1,268/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 5,433.
Prospect Vale suburb profileSchools near St Patrick's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Patrick's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Prospect | 0.4 km | 958 | 62 lower | 572 |
| Summerdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Summerhill | 0.6 km | 969 | 51 lower | 555 |
| Glen Dhu Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Launceston | 2.4 km | 1007 | 13 lower | 341 |
| Kings Meadows High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kings Meadows | 2.7 km | 963 | 57 lower | 567 |
| West Launceston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Launceston | 2.7 km | 1036 | 16 higher | 375 |
| Youngtown Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Youngtown | 3.2 km | 958 | 62 lower | 328 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Launceston | 3.2 km | 1038 | 18 higher | 390 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Patrick's College a government school?
No, St Patrick's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Patrick's College offer?
St Patrick's College offers 7-12.
What is St Patrick's College's ICSEA score?
St Patrick's College has an ICSEA score of 1020, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Patrick's College?
St Patrick's College has 1,522 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Patrick's College?
The nearest schools to St Patrick's College are Prospect High School (0.4 km), St Patrick’s College - Croagh Patrick Centre (0.5 km), Summerdale Primary School (0.6 km).
Where is St Patrick's College located?
St Patrick's College is located in Prospect Vale, TAS 7250. Visit the school website at http://www.stpatricks.tas.edu.au.