Brooks High School vs Riverside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 3.9 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
Riverside High School
Riverside · Government high school · 7-11
624 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Brooks High School Rocherlea TAS | Riverside High School Riverside TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 42 | #12 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1463 of 1,472 | #805 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-11 |
| Students | 451 | 624 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 229 | 302 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 50.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 6% |
| Suburb | Rocherlea 7248 | Riverside 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | West Tamar |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | brookshigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | riversidehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.6 vs 14.0).
- •Riverside High School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 886), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverside High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.8).
- •Riverside High School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 451.
- •Brooks High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -19%).
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 Riverside High School?
On the Success Index, Riverside High School ranks higher (46.6 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 Riverside High School?
About 3.9 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 Riverside High School has 12.3.
How do Brooks High School and Riverside High School rank in TAS?
Brooks High School is 41st of 42 and Riverside High School is 12th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.