St James Catholic College
St James Catholic College is a Catholic combined school in Cygnet, TAS offering Prep-10. With an ICSEA score of 889, it sits in the 9th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 218 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 42% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Cygnet TAS 7112. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St James Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, St James Catholic College ranks 50th of the 57 combined schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is Cygnet Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 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 James Catholic College scores 889, below average.
Enrolment and location
St James Catholic 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 Cygnet
St James Catholic College is located in Cygnet, TAS, a suburb with a median household income of $1,041/wk and median rent of $285/wk. Population: 1,742.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cygnet suburb profileSchools near St James Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St James Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnet Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cygnet | 0.5 km | 968 | 79 higher | 190 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St James Catholic College a government school?
No, St James Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St James Catholic College offer?
St James Catholic College offers Prep-10.
What is St James Catholic College's ICSEA score?
St James Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 889, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St James Catholic College?
St James Catholic College has 218 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near St James Catholic College?
The nearest schools to St James Catholic College are Cygnet Primary School (0.5 km).
Where is St James Catholic College located?
St James Catholic College is located in Cygnet, TAS 7112. Visit the school website at http://www.sjcc.tas.edu.au.