Launceston College vs Rose Bay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 159 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Launceston College
Launceston · Government high school · 11-12
1,368 students · ICSEA 986
Rose Bay High School
Rose Bay · Government high school · 7-10
533 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Launceston College Launceston TAS | Rose Bay High School Rose Bay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 42 | #15 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #927 of 1,472 | #838 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,368 | 533 |
| Girls / boys | 719 / 649 | 245 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | 623 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.7 | 48.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Launceston 7250 | Rose Bay 7015 |
| Council area | Launceston | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | launcestoncollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | rosebayhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rose Bay High School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 41.1).
- •Launceston College has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rose Bay High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.4).
- •Launceston College is the larger school with 1,368 students compared with 533.
- •Launceston College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -19%).
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 Launceston College better than Rose Bay High School?
On the Success Index, Rose Bay High School ranks higher (45.5 vs 41.1 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 Launceston College and Rose Bay High School?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Launceston and Rose Bay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Launceston College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rose Bay High School has 11.1.
How do Launceston College and Rose Bay High School rank in TAS?
Launceston College is 17th of 42 and Rose Bay High School is 15th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.