Campania District School vs Mountain Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 167 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campania District School
Campania · Government combined · K-12
202 students · ICSEA 900
Mountain Heights School
Queenstown · Government combined · K-12
199 students · ICSEA 893
| Measure | Campania District School Campania TAS | Mountain Heights School Queenstown TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 51 | #27 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #964 of 1,259 | #942 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 202 | 199 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 97 | 93 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 35 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 893 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 21% |
| Suburb | Campania 7026 | Queenstown 7467 |
| Council area | Southern Midlands | West Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.campaniadistrict.tas.edu.au/ | mountainheights.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.0 vs 35.9).
- •Campania District School has the higher ICSEA (900 vs 893), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mountain Heights School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 8.5).
- •Campania District School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 199.
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 Campania District School better than Mountain Heights School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Campania District School and Mountain Heights School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Campania and Queenstown in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campania District School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mountain Heights School has 7.9.
How do Campania District School and Mountain Heights School rank in TAS?
Campania District School is 30th of 51 and Mountain Heights School is 27th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.