Deloraine High School vs Hellyer College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 83 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deloraine High School
Deloraine · Government high school · 7-12
235 students · ICSEA 932
Hellyer College
Shorewell Park · Government high school · 11-12
656 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Deloraine High School Deloraine TAS | Hellyer College Shorewell Park TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 42 | #30 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1159 of 1,472 | #1314 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 235 | 656 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 120 | 370 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 45 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 306 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 47.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 22.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 17% |
| Suburb | Deloraine 7304 | Shorewell Park 7320 |
| Council area | Meander Valley | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | delorainehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | hellyercollege.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Deloraine High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.9 vs 24.9).
- •Hellyer College has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deloraine High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.0).
- •Hellyer College is the larger school with 656 students compared with 235.
- •Hellyer College has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -13%).
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 Deloraine High School better than Hellyer College?
On the Success Index, Deloraine High School ranks higher (30.9 vs 24.9 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 Deloraine High School and Hellyer College?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Deloraine and Shorewell Park in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deloraine High School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hellyer College has 13.0.
How do Deloraine High School and Hellyer College rank in TAS?
Deloraine High School is 24th of 42 and Hellyer College is 30th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.