Dominic College vs Guilford Young College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dominic College
Glenorchy · Catholic combined · Prep-10
1,007 students · ICSEA 1018
Guilford Young College
Glenorchy · Catholic high school · 11-12
839 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Dominic College Glenorchy TAS | Guilford Young College Glenorchy TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 51 | #8 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #739 of 1,259 | #620 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | 11-12 |
| Students | 1,007 | 839 |
| Girls / boys | 521 / 486 | 460 / 379 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 403 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.7 | 68.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.6 | 45.6 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Glenorchy 7010 | Glenorchy 7010 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dominic.tas.edu.au | www.gyc.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Guilford Young College scores higher on the Success Index (55.2 vs 46.0).
- •Guilford Young College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Guilford Young College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
- •Dominic College is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 839.
- •Dominic College has grown faster over five years (9% vs 3%).
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 Dominic College better than Guilford Young College?
On the Success Index, Guilford Young College ranks higher (55.2 vs 46.0 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 Dominic College and Guilford Young College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Glenorchy and Glenorchy in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dominic College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Guilford Young College has 12.2.
How do Dominic College and Guilford Young College rank in TAS?
Dominic College is 23rd of 51 and Guilford Young College is 8th of 42 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.