Don College vs Prospect High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 75 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Don College
Devonport · Government high school · 11-12
672 students · ICSEA 959
Prospect High School
Prospect · Government high school · 7-12
572 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Don College Devonport TAS | Prospect High School Prospect TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 42 | #18 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #979 of 1,472 | #959 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 672 | 572 |
| Girls / boys | 366 / 306 | 275 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 297 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 47.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 8% |
| Suburb | Devonport 7310 | Prospect 7250 |
| Council area | Devonport | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | doncollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | prospecthigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (39.0 vs 39.8).
- •Don College has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Don College is the larger school with 672 students compared with 572.
- •Prospect High School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -12%).
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 Don College better than Prospect High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Don College and Prospect High School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Devonport and Prospect in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Don College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prospect High School has 12.0.
How do Don College and Prospect High School rank in TAS?
Don College is 19th of 42 and Prospect High School is 18th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.