Bayview Secondary College vs Smithton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 299 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayview Secondary College
Rokeby · Government high school · 7-12
357 students · ICSEA 873
Smithton High School
Smithton · Government high school · 7-12
283 students · ICSEA 849
| Measure | Bayview Secondary College Rokeby TAS | Smithton High School Smithton TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 42 | #42 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1169 of 1,472 | #1471 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 357 | 283 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 185 | 131 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | 54 |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 873 | 849 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 27.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 36% |
| Suburb | Rokeby 7019 | Smithton 7330 |
| Council area | Clarence | Circular Head |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bayviewsc.education.tas.edu.au | SmithtonHigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bayview Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (30.4 vs 11.6).
- •Bayview Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (873 vs 849), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayview Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.0).
- •Bayview Secondary College is the larger school with 357 students compared with 283.
- •Bayview Secondary College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -17%).
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 Bayview Secondary College better than Smithton High School?
On the Success Index, Bayview Secondary College ranks higher (30.4 vs 11.6 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 Bayview Secondary College and Smithton High School?
About 299 km in a straight line, between Rokeby and Smithton in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayview Secondary College has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Smithton High School has 12.0.
How do Bayview Secondary College and Smithton High School rank in TAS?
Bayview Secondary College is 25th of 42 and Smithton High School is 42nd of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.