Hobart City High School vs Rosny College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 5.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hobart City High School
New Town · Government high school · 7-12
844 students · ICSEA 987
Rosny College
Rosny Park · Government high school · 11-12
968 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Hobart City High School New Town TAS | Rosny College Rosny Park TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 42 | #13 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #774 of 1,472 | #830 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 844 | 968 |
| Girls / boys | 408 / 436 | 495 / 473 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 161 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | 390 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.6 | 78.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 25.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 10% |
| Suburb | New Town 7008 | Rosny Park 7018 |
| Council area | Hobart | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hobartcityhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.rosnycollege.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hobart City High School scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 45.7).
- •Rosny College is the larger school with 968 students compared with 844.
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 Hobart City High School better than Rosny College?
On the Success Index, Hobart City High School ranks higher (48.4 vs 45.7 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 Hobart City High School and Rosny College?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between New Town and Rosny Park in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hobart City High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosny College has 11.7.
How do Hobart City High School and Rosny College rank in TAS?
Hobart City High School is 11th of 42 and Rosny College is 13th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.