Devonport High School vs Exeter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 53 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Devonport High School
Devonport · Government high school · 7-12
342 students · ICSEA 939
Exeter High School
Exeter · Government high school · 7-12
325 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Devonport High School Devonport TAS | Exeter High School Exeter TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 42 | #29 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1337 of 1,472 | #1254 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 342 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 186 | 154 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | 71 |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 18.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 12% |
| Suburb | Devonport 7310 | Exeter 7275 |
| Council area | Devonport | West Tamar |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | devonporths.schoolzineplus.com | exeterhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Exeter High School scores higher on the Success Index (27.1 vs 24.0).
- •Exeter High School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Devonport High School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 325.
- •Exeter High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -25%).
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 Devonport High School better than Exeter High School?
On the Success Index, Exeter High School ranks higher (27.1 vs 24.0 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 Devonport High School and Exeter High School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Devonport and Exeter in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Devonport High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Exeter High School has 12.7.
How do Devonport High School and Exeter High School rank in TAS?
Devonport High School is 32nd of 42 and Exeter High School is 29th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.