St Brendan-Shaw College
St Brendan-Shaw College is a Catholic secondary school in Devonport, TAS offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1014, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 566 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Devonport TAS 7310. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Brendan-Shaw College compares
By ICSEA, St Brendan-Shaw College ranks 8th of the 47 secondary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nixon Street Primary School, a government primary school 0.7 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 Brendan-Shaw College scores 1014, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Brendan-Shaw 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 Devonport
St Brendan-Shaw College is located in Devonport, TAS, a suburb with a median household income of $1,093/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 14,481.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Devonport suburb profileSchools near St Brendan-Shaw College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Brendan-Shaw College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Devonport | 0.7 km | 921 | 93 lower | 320 |
| Don CollegeGovernment Secondary · Devonport | 0.8 km | 959 | 55 lower | 672 |
| Devonport High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Devonport | 1.3 km | 939 | 75 lower | 342 |
| Indie School - DevonportIndependent Secondary · Devonport | 1.8 km | 906 | 108 lower | 312 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Devonport | 1.8 km | 1014 | same | 385 |
| Devonport Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Devonport | 1.9 km | 914 | 100 lower | 240 |
| Devonport Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Don | 2.3 km | 1009 | 5 lower | 377 |
| Hillcrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Devonport | 2.3 km | 912 | 102 lower | 211 |
| Reece High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Devonport | 2.6 km | 921 | 93 lower | 520 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Brendan-Shaw College a government school?
No, St Brendan-Shaw College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Brendan-Shaw College offer?
St Brendan-Shaw College offers 7-12.
What is St Brendan-Shaw College's ICSEA score?
St Brendan-Shaw College has an ICSEA score of 1014, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Brendan-Shaw College?
St Brendan-Shaw College has 566 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Brendan-Shaw College?
The nearest schools to St Brendan-Shaw College are Nixon Street Primary School (0.7 km), Don College (0.8 km), Devonport High School (1.3 km).
Where is St Brendan-Shaw College located?
St Brendan-Shaw College is located in Devonport, TAS 7310. Visit the school website at http://www.sbsc.tas.edu.au.