Burnie High School vs Hellyer College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burnie High School
Cooee · Government high school · 7-12
502 students · ICSEA 951
Hellyer College
Shorewell Park · Government high school · 11-12
656 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Burnie High School Cooee TAS | Hellyer College Shorewell Park TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 42 | #30 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1200 of 1,472 | #1314 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 502 | 656 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 238 | 370 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | 306 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 47.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 22.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 17% |
| Suburb | Cooee 7320 | Shorewell Park 7320 |
| Council area | Burnie | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | burniehigh.education.tas.edu.au | hellyercollege.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burnie High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.1 vs 24.9).
- •Burnie High School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burnie High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.0).
- •Hellyer College is the larger school with 656 students compared with 502.
- •Hellyer College has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -18%).
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 Burnie High School better than Hellyer College?
On the Success Index, Burnie High School ranks higher (29.1 vs 24.9 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 Burnie High School and Hellyer College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cooee and Shorewell Park in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnie High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hellyer College has 13.0.
How do Burnie High School and Hellyer College rank in TAS?
Burnie High School is 26th of 42 and Hellyer College is 30th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.