Latrobe High School vs Miandetta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 7.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Latrobe High School
Latrobe · Government high school · 7-12
555 students · ICSEA 956
Miandetta Primary School
Miandetta · Government primary · K-6
322 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Latrobe High School Latrobe TAS | Miandetta Primary School Miandetta TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 42 | #88 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #913 of 1,472 | #4003 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 555 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 307 | 171 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 13% |
| Suburb | Latrobe 7307 | Miandetta 7310 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Tas.) | Devonport |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | latrobehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | miandettaprimary.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Latrobe High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.7 vs 31.7).
- •Latrobe High School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Latrobe High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.9).
- •Latrobe High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 322.
- •Latrobe High School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -6%).
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 Latrobe High School better than Miandetta Primary School?
On the Success Index, Latrobe High School ranks higher (41.7 vs 31.7 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 Latrobe High School and Miandetta Primary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Latrobe and Miandetta in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Latrobe High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Miandetta Primary School has 13.9.
How do Latrobe High School and Miandetta Primary School rank in TAS?
Latrobe High School is 16th of 42 and Miandetta Primary School is 88th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.