Exeter High School vs Exeter Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 219 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Exeter High School
Exeter · Government high school · 7-12
325 students · ICSEA 941
Exeter Primary School
Exeter · Government primary · K-6
321 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Exeter High School Exeter TAS | Exeter Primary School Exeter TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 42 | #73 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1254 of 1,472 | #3471 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 325 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 171 | 146 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 71 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 9% |
| Suburb | Exeter 7275 | Exeter 7275 |
| Council area | West Tamar | West Tamar |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | exeterhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | exeterprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Exeter Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 27.1).
- •Exeter Primary School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Exeter High School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 321.
- •Exeter High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -19%).
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 Exeter High School better than Exeter Primary School?
On the Success Index, Exeter Primary School ranks higher (39.3 vs 27.1 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 Exeter High School and Exeter Primary School?
About 219 m in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Exeter High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Exeter Primary School has 13.0.
How do Exeter High School and Exeter Primary School rank in TAS?
Exeter High School is 29th of 42 and Exeter Primary School is 73rd of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.