Australian Christian College - Hobart vs Rose Bay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Hobart
Geilston Bay · Independent combined · Prep-10
119 students · ICSEA 1014
Rose Bay High School
Rose Bay · Government high school · 7-10
533 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Hobart Geilston Bay TAS | Rose Bay High School Rose Bay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 51 | #15 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #626 of 1,259 | #838 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | 7-10 |
| Students | 119 | 533 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 58 | 245 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +177% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 48.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Geilston Bay 7015 | Rose Bay 7015 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/hobart/ | rosebayhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Hobart scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 45.5).
- •Australian Christian College - Hobart has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Christian College - Hobart has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.1).
- •Rose Bay High School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 119.
- •Australian Christian College - Hobart has grown faster over five years (177% vs -19%).
- •Australian Christian College - Hobart is a independent school while Rose Bay High 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 Australian Christian College - Hobart better than Rose Bay High School?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Hobart ranks higher (51.3 vs 45.5 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 Australian Christian College - Hobart and Rose Bay High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Geilston Bay and Rose Bay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Hobart has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rose Bay High School has 11.1.
How do Australian Christian College - Hobart and Rose Bay High School rank in TAS?
Australian Christian College - Hobart is 16th of 51 and Rose Bay High School is 15th of 42 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.