Havenview Primary School vs Hellyer College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Havenview Primary School
Havenview · Government primary · K-6
110 students · ICSEA 866
Hellyer College
Shorewell Park · Government high school · 11-12
656 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Havenview Primary School Havenview TAS | Hellyer College Shorewell Park TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 132 | #30 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #4718 of 4,908 | #1314 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 110 | 656 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 66 | 370 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 306 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 866 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 47.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 22.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 17% |
| Suburb | Havenview 7320 | Shorewell Park 7320 |
| Council area | Burnie | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | havenviewprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | hellyercollege.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hellyer College scores higher on the Success Index (24.9 vs 21.3).
- •Hellyer College has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 866), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Havenview Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.0).
- •Hellyer College is the larger school with 656 students compared with 110.
- •Hellyer College has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -15%).
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 Havenview Primary School better than Hellyer College?
On the Success Index, Hellyer College ranks higher (24.9 vs 21.3 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 Havenview Primary School and Hellyer College?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Havenview and Shorewell Park in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Havenview Primary School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hellyer College has 13.0.
How do Havenview Primary School and Hellyer College rank in TAS?
Havenview Primary School is 125th of 132 and Hellyer College is 30th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.