Glen Huon Primary School vs Huonville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Huon Primary School
Glen Huon · Government primary · K-6
115 students · ICSEA 1000
Huonville High School
Huonville · Government high school · 7-12
281 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Glen Huon Primary School Glen Huon TAS | Huonville High School Huonville TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #53 of 132 | #36 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #2838 of 4,908 | #1377 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 115 | 281 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 52 | 135 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 61 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 19 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 25% |
| Suburb | Glen Huon 7109 | Huonville 7109 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Huon Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.glenhuonps.wa.edu.au/ | huonvillehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Glen Huon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 22.2).
- •Glen Huon Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Huonville High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.6).
- •Huonville High School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 115.
- •Glen Huon Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -28%).
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 Glen Huon Primary School better than Huonville High School?
On the Success Index, Glen Huon Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 22.2 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 Glen Huon Primary School and Huonville High School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Glen Huon and Huonville in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Huon Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Huonville High School has 10.1.
How do Glen Huon Primary School and Huonville High School rank in TAS?
Glen Huon Primary School is 53rd of 132 and Huonville High School is 36th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.