Burnie High School vs Montello Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 3.4 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
Montello Primary School
Montello · Government primary · K-6
270 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Burnie High School Cooee TAS | Montello Primary School Montello TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 42 | #128 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1200 of 1,472 | #4767 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 502 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 238 | 131 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 24% |
| Suburb | Cooee 7320 | Montello 7320 |
| Council area | Burnie | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | burniehigh.education.tas.edu.au | www.montelloprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Burnie High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.1 vs 20.3).
- •Burnie High School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montello Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
- •Burnie High School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 270.
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 Montello Primary School?
On the Success Index, Burnie High School ranks higher (29.1 vs 20.3 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 Montello Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Cooee and Montello in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnie High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Montello Primary School has 11.6.
How do Burnie High School and Montello Primary School rank in TAS?
Burnie High School is 26th of 42 and Montello Primary School is 128th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.