Clarence High School vs The Cottage School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarence High School
Bellerive · Government high school · 7-12
626 students · ICSEA 1021
The Cottage School
Bellerive · Independent primary · Prep-6
77 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Clarence High School Bellerive TAS | The Cottage School Bellerive TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 42 | – |
| National rank (type) | #525 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 626 | 77 |
| Girls / boys | 316 / 310 | 37 / 40 |
| Foundation intake | – | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 161 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bellerive 7018 | Bellerive 7018 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | clarencehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.cottageschool.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Cottage School scores higher on the Success Index (76.2 vs 59.7).
- •The Cottage School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Cottage School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.4).
- •Clarence High School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 77.
- •Clarence High School is a government school while The Cottage School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Clarence High School better than The Cottage School?
On the Success Index, The Cottage School ranks higher (76.2 vs 59.7 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 Clarence High School and The Cottage School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bellerive and Bellerive in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarence High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Cottage School has 9.9.
How do Clarence High School and The Cottage School rank in TAS?
Clarence High School is 5th of 42 and The Cottage School is unranked among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.