Claremont College vs Huonville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 30 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Claremont College
Claremont · Government high school · 11-12
467 students · ICSEA 907
Huonville High School
Huonville · Government high school · 7-12
281 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Claremont College Claremont TAS | Huonville High School Huonville TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 42 | #36 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1407 of 1,472 | #1377 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 467 | 281 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 229 | 135 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 61 |
| Year 12 cohort | 190 | 19 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 907 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 25% |
| Suburb | Claremont 7011 | Huonville 7109 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Huon Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | claremontcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | huonvillehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Huonville High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.2 vs 20.4).
- •Claremont College has the higher ICSEA (907 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Huonville High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.1).
- •Claremont College is the larger school with 467 students compared with 281.
- •Claremont College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -28%).
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 Claremont College better than Huonville High School?
On the Success Index, Huonville High School ranks higher (22.2 vs 20.4 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 Claremont College and Huonville High School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Claremont and Huonville in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Claremont College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Huonville High School has 10.1.
How do Claremont College and Huonville High School rank in TAS?
Claremont College is 39th of 42 and Huonville High School is 36th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.