Launceston College vs Rosny College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 160 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
Rosny College
Rosny Park · Government high school · 11-12
968 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Launceston College Launceston TAS | Rosny College Rosny Park TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 42 | #13 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #927 of 1,472 | #830 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 1,368 | 968 |
| Girls / boys | 719 / 649 | 495 / 473 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 623 | 390 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.7 | 78.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 25.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| Suburb | Launceston 7250 | Rosny Park 7018 |
| Council area | Launceston | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | launcestoncollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.rosnycollege.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rosny College scores higher on the Success Index (45.7 vs 41.1).
- •Rosny College has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosny College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.4).
- •Launceston College is the larger school with 1,368 students compared with 968.
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 Rosny College?
On the Success Index, Rosny College ranks higher (45.7 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 Rosny College?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Launceston and Rosny Park in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Launceston College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosny College has 11.7.
How do Launceston College and Rosny College rank in TAS?
Launceston College is 17th of 42 and Rosny College is 13th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.