Brooks High School vs Parklands High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 107 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
Parklands High School
Romaine · Government high school · 7-12
408 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Brooks High School Rocherlea TAS | Parklands High School Romaine TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 42 | #35 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1463 of 1,472 | #1367 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 451 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 229 | 209 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | 107 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 38.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 23% |
| Suburb | Rocherlea 7248 | Romaine 7320 |
| Council area | Launceston | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | brookshigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | parklandshigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Parklands High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.7 vs 14.0).
- •Brooks High School has the higher ICSEA (886 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parklands High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.8).
- •Brooks High School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 408.
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 Parklands High School?
On the Success Index, Parklands High School ranks higher (22.7 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 Parklands High School?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Rocherlea and Romaine in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brooks High School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parklands High School has 10.5.
How do Brooks High School and Parklands High School rank in TAS?
Brooks High School is 41st of 42 and Parklands High School is 35th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.