Cosgrove High School vs Hobart City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary 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
Hobart City High School
New Town · Government high school · 7-12
844 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Cosgrove High School Glenorchy TAS | Hobart City High School New Town TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 42 | #11 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1085 of 1,472 | #774 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 313 | 844 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 177 | 408 / 436 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | 161 |
| Year 12 cohort | 1 | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +40% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 867 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 70.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 51.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 10% |
| Suburb | Glenorchy 7010 | New Town 7008 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cosgrovehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.hobartcityhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hobart City High School scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 34.1).
- •Hobart City High School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 867), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cosgrove High School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.9).
- •Hobart City High School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 313.
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 Hobart City High School?
On the Success Index, Hobart City High School ranks higher (48.4 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 Hobart City High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Glenorchy and New Town in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cosgrove High School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hobart City High School has 11.9.
How do Cosgrove High School and Hobart City High School rank in TAS?
Cosgrove High School is 22nd of 42 and Hobart City High School is 11th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.