Montello Primary School vs Parklands High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Montello Primary School
Montello · Government primary · K-6
270 students · ICSEA 885
Parklands High School
Romaine · Government high school · 7-12
408 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Montello Primary School Montello TAS | Parklands High School Romaine TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 132 | #35 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #4767 of 4,908 | #1367 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 270 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 139 | 209 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 107 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 38.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 23% |
| Suburb | Montello 7320 | Romaine 7320 |
| Council area | Burnie | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.montelloprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | parklandshigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Parklands High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.7 vs 20.3).
- •Parklands High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.6).
- •Parklands High School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 270.
- •Parklands High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -22%).
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 Montello Primary School better than Parklands High School?
On the Success Index, Parklands High School ranks higher (22.7 vs 20.3 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 Montello Primary School and Parklands High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Montello and Romaine in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montello Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parklands High School has 10.5.
How do Montello Primary School and Parklands High School rank in TAS?
Montello Primary School is 128th of 132 and Parklands High School is 35th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.