Burnie Primary School vs Hellyer College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 442 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burnie Primary School
Park Grove · Government primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 984
Hellyer College
Shorewell Park · Government high school · 11-12
656 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Burnie Primary School Park Grove TAS | Hellyer College Shorewell Park TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #68 of 132 | #30 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #3260 of 4,908 | #1314 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 330 | 656 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 155 | 370 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 306 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 47.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 22.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 17% |
| Suburb | Park Grove 7320 | Shorewell Park 7320 |
| Council area | Burnie | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | burnieprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | hellyercollege.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burnie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 24.9).
- •Burnie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hellyer College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •Hellyer College is the larger school with 656 students compared with 330.
- •Hellyer College has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -11%).
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 Primary School better than Hellyer College?
On the Success Index, Burnie Primary School ranks higher (42.3 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 Primary School and Hellyer College?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Park Grove and Shorewell Park in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnie Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hellyer College has 13.0.
How do Burnie Primary School and Hellyer College rank in TAS?
Burnie Primary School is 68th of 132 and Hellyer College is 30th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.