Bothwell District High School vs Glenora District School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 36 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bothwell District High School
Bothwell · Government combined · K-12
78 students · ICSEA 893
Glenora District School
Glenora · Government combined · K-12
203 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Bothwell District High School Bothwell TAS | Glenora District School Glenora TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #47 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1150 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 78 | 203 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 28 | 100 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 893 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 16% |
| Suburb | Bothwell 7030 | Glenora 7140 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Tas.) | Derwent Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bothwelldistricthigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | glenoradistrictschool.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bothwell District High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.9 vs 26.6).
- •Bothwell District High School has the higher ICSEA (893 vs 890), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bothwell District High School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.1).
- •Glenora District School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 78.
- •Bothwell District High School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -9%).
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 Bothwell District High School better than Glenora District School?
On the Success Index, Bothwell District High School ranks higher (30.9 vs 26.6 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 Bothwell District High School and Glenora District School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Bothwell and Glenora in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bothwell District High School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenora District School has 9.1.
How do Bothwell District High School and Glenora District School rank in TAS?
Bothwell District High School is unranked and Glenora District School is 47th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.