Cosgrove High School vs Dominic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cosgrove High School
Glenorchy · Government high school · 7-12
313 students · ICSEA 867
Dominic College
Glenorchy · Catholic combined · Prep-10
1,007 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Cosgrove High School Glenorchy TAS | Dominic College Glenorchy TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 42 | #23 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1085 of 1,472 | #739 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 313 | 1,007 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 177 | 521 / 486 |
| Foundation intake | – | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | 1 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 867 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 75.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 46.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 7% |
| Suburb | Glenorchy 7010 | Glenorchy 7010 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cosgrovehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.dominic.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dominic College scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 34.1).
- •Dominic College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 867), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cosgrove High School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.3).
- •Dominic College is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 313.
- •Cosgrove High School has grown faster over five years (40% vs 9%).
- •Cosgrove High School is a government school while Dominic College is a catholic 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 Cosgrove High School better than Dominic College?
On the Success Index, Dominic College ranks higher (46.0 vs 34.1 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 Cosgrove High School and Dominic College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Glenorchy and Glenorchy in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cosgrove High School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dominic College has 13.3.
How do Cosgrove High School and Dominic College rank in TAS?
Cosgrove High School is 22nd of 42 and Dominic College is 23rd of 51 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.