Hellyer College vs Parklands High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hellyer College
Shorewell Park · Government high school · 11-12
656 students · ICSEA 938
Parklands High School
Romaine · Government high school · 7-12
408 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Hellyer College Shorewell Park TAS | Parklands High School Romaine TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 42 | #35 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1314 of 1,472 | #1367 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 656 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 286 | 209 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 107 |
| Year 12 cohort | 306 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.8 | 38.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 23% |
| Suburb | Shorewell Park 7320 | Romaine 7320 |
| Council area | Burnie | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | hellyercollege.education.tas.edu.au | parklandshigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hellyer College scores higher on the Success Index (24.9 vs 22.7).
- •Hellyer College has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parklands High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.0).
- •Hellyer College is the larger school with 656 students compared with 408.
- •Parklands High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
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 Hellyer College better than Parklands High School?
On the Success Index, Hellyer College ranks higher (24.9 vs 22.7 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 Hellyer College and Parklands High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Shorewell Park and Romaine in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hellyer College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parklands High School has 10.5.
How do Hellyer College and Parklands High School rank in TAS?
Hellyer College is 30th of 42 and Parklands High School is 35th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.