Claremont College vs Scottsdale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 184 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
Scottsdale High School
Scottsdale · Government high school · 7-12
260 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Claremont College Claremont TAS | Scottsdale High School Scottsdale TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 42 | #37 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1407 of 1,472 | #1396 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 467 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 229 | 135 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | 190 | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 907 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 8% |
| Suburb | Claremont 7011 | Scottsdale 7260 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Dorset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | claremontcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | scottsdalehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (20.4 vs 21.2).
- •Scottsdale High School has the higher ICSEA (908 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scottsdale High School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.1).
- •Claremont College is the larger school with 467 students compared with 260.
- •Claremont College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -15%).
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 Scottsdale High 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 Claremont College and Scottsdale High School?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Claremont and Scottsdale in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Claremont College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scottsdale High School has 9.8.
How do Claremont College and Scottsdale High School rank in TAS?
Claremont College is 39th of 42 and Scottsdale High School is 37th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.