Huonville High School vs Scottsdale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 211 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Huonville High School
Huonville · Government high school · 7-12
281 students · ICSEA 901
Scottsdale High School
Scottsdale · Government high school · 7-12
260 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Huonville High School Huonville TAS | Scottsdale High School Scottsdale TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 42 | #37 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1377 of 1,472 | #1396 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 281 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 146 | 135 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 61 | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | 19 | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 8% |
| Suburb | Huonville 7109 | Scottsdale 7260 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Dorset |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | huonvillehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | scottsdalehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Huonville High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.2 vs 21.2).
- •Scottsdale High School has the higher ICSEA (908 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Huonville High School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 260.
- •Scottsdale High School has grown faster over five years (-15% 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 Huonville High School better than Scottsdale High School?
On the Success Index, Huonville High School ranks higher (22.2 vs 21.2 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 Huonville High School and Scottsdale High School?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Huonville and Scottsdale in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Huonville High School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scottsdale High School has 9.8.
How do Huonville High School and Scottsdale High School rank in TAS?
Huonville High School is 36th of 42 and Scottsdale High School is 37th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.