Hellyer College vs Somerset Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 5.8 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
Somerset Primary School
Somerset · Government primary · K-6
370 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Hellyer College Shorewell Park TAS | Somerset Primary School Somerset TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 42 | #106 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1314 of 1,472 | #4445 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 656 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 286 | 163 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 306 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.8 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 20% |
| Suburb | Shorewell Park 7320 | Somerset 7322 |
| Council area | Burnie | Waratah-Wynyard |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | hellyercollege.education.tas.edu.au | somersetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (24.9 vs 25.8).
- •Hellyer College has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hellyer College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Hellyer College is the larger school with 656 students compared with 370.
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 Somerset Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hellyer College and Somerset Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Shorewell Park and Somerset in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hellyer College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerset Primary School has 14.1.
How do Hellyer College and Somerset Primary School rank in TAS?
Hellyer College is 30th of 42 and Somerset Primary School is 106th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.