Montagu Bay Primary School vs Rose Bay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 636 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Montagu Bay Primary School
Montagu Bay · Government primary · K-6
318 students · ICSEA 1081
Rose Bay High School
Rose Bay · Government high school · 7-10
533 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Montagu Bay Primary School Montagu Bay TAS | Rose Bay High School Rose Bay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #15 of 132 | #15 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #989 of 4,908 | #838 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 318 | 533 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 161 | 245 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 48.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Montagu Bay 7018 | Rose Bay 7015 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | montagubayprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | rosebayhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Montagu Bay Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 45.5).
- •Montagu Bay Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rose Bay High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.2).
- •Rose Bay High School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 318.
- •Montagu Bay Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% 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 Montagu Bay Primary School better than Rose Bay High School?
On the Success Index, Montagu Bay Primary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 45.5 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 Montagu Bay Primary School and Rose Bay High School?
About 636 m in a straight line, between Montagu Bay and Rose Bay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montagu Bay Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rose Bay High School has 11.1.
How do Montagu Bay Primary School and Rose Bay High School rank in TAS?
Montagu Bay Primary School is 15th of 132 and Rose Bay High School is 15th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.