Brooks High School vs Launceston Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brooks High School
Rocherlea · Government high school · 7-12
451 students · ICSEA 886
Launceston Christian School
Riverside · Independent combined · Prep-12
742 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Brooks High School Rocherlea TAS | Launceston Christian School Riverside TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 42 | #12 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1463 of 1,472 | #401 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 451 | 742 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 229 | 370 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 66.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 40.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 2% |
| Suburb | Rocherlea 7248 | Riverside 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | West Tamar |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | brookshigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.lcs.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Launceston Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 14.0).
- •Launceston Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 886), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Launceston Christian School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.8).
- •Launceston Christian School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 451.
- •Launceston Christian School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 2%).
- •Brooks High School is a government school while Launceston Christian School is an independent 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 Brooks High School better than Launceston Christian School?
On the Success Index, Launceston Christian School ranks higher (63.6 vs 14.0 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 Brooks High School and Launceston Christian School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Rocherlea and Riverside in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brooks High School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Launceston Christian School has 11.2.
How do Brooks High School and Launceston Christian School rank in TAS?
Brooks High School is 41st of 42 and Launceston Christian School is 12th of 51 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.