Latrobe High School vs Prospect High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 65 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
Prospect High School
Prospect · Government high school · 7-12
572 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Latrobe High School Latrobe TAS | Prospect High School Prospect TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 42 | #18 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #913 of 1,472 | #959 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 555 | 572 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 307 | 275 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 47.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 8% |
| Suburb | Latrobe 7307 | Prospect 7250 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Tas.) | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | latrobehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | prospecthigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Latrobe High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.7 vs 39.8).
- •Prospect High School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prospect High School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 555.
- •Prospect High School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 4%).
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 Prospect High School?
On the Success Index, Latrobe High School ranks higher (41.7 vs 39.8 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 Prospect High School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Latrobe and Prospect in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Latrobe High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prospect High School has 12.0.
How do Latrobe High School and Prospect High School rank in TAS?
Latrobe High School is 16th of 42 and Prospect High School is 18th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.