Elizabeth College vs Kingston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth College
North Hobart · Government high school · 11-12
738 students · ICSEA 996
Kingston High School
Kingston · Government high school · 7-12
577 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Elizabeth College North Hobart TAS | Kingston High School Kingston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 42 | #10 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #835 of 1,472 | #748 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 738 | 577 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 353 | 275 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 110 |
| Year 12 cohort | 355 | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.2 | 46.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 30.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 12% |
| Suburb | North Hobart 7000 | Kingston 7050 |
| Council area | Hobart | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | elizabethcollege.tas.edu.au/ | kingstonhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kingston High School scores higher on the Success Index (49.7 vs 45.5).
- •Kingston High School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth College is the larger school with 738 students compared with 577.
- •Kingston High School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -18%).
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 Elizabeth College better than Kingston High School?
On the Success Index, Kingston High School ranks higher (49.7 vs 45.5 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 Elizabeth College and Kingston High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between North Hobart and Kingston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingston High School has 12.2.
How do Elizabeth College and Kingston High School rank in TAS?
Elizabeth College is 14th of 42 and Kingston High School is 10th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.