Burnie High School vs Queechy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 119 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
Queechy High School
Norwood · Government high school · 7-12
575 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Burnie High School Cooee TAS | Queechy High School Norwood TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 42 | #21 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1200 of 1,472 | #1071 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 502 | 575 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 238 | 266 / 309 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 53.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 33.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 12% |
| Suburb | Cooee 7320 | Norwood 7250 |
| Council area | Burnie | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | burniehigh.education.tas.edu.au | queechyhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Queechy High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.7 vs 29.1).
- •Burnie High School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queechy High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.3).
- •Queechy High School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 502.
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 Queechy High School?
On the Success Index, Queechy High School ranks higher (34.7 vs 29.1 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 Queechy High School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Cooee and Norwood in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnie High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queechy High School has 10.8.
How do Burnie High School and Queechy High School rank in TAS?
Burnie High School is 26th of 42 and Queechy High School is 21st of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.