Cosgrove High School vs Guilford Young College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 1.1 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
Guilford Young College
Glenorchy · Catholic high school · 11-12
839 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Cosgrove High School Glenorchy TAS | Guilford Young College Glenorchy TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 42 | #8 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1085 of 1,472 | #620 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 313 | 839 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 177 | 460 / 379 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 1 | 403 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 867 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 68.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 45.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 8% |
| Suburb | Glenorchy 7010 | Glenorchy 7010 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cosgrovehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.gyc.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Guilford Young College scores higher on the Success Index (55.2 vs 34.1).
- •Guilford Young College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 867), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cosgrove High School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.2).
- •Guilford Young College is the larger school with 839 students compared with 313.
- •Cosgrove High School has grown faster over five years (40% vs 3%).
- •Cosgrove High School is a government school while Guilford Young 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Torquay
Frequently asked questions
Is Cosgrove High School better than Guilford Young College?
On the Success Index, Guilford Young College ranks higher (55.2 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 Guilford Young College?
About 1.1 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 Guilford Young College has 12.2.
How do Cosgrove High School and Guilford Young College rank in TAS?
Cosgrove High School is 22nd of 42 and Guilford Young College is 8th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.