Montrose Bay High School vs Rosetta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 812 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Montrose Bay High School
Rosetta · Government high school · 7-10
498 students · ICSEA 903
Rosetta Primary School
Rosetta · Government primary · K-6
309 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Montrose Bay High School Rosetta TAS | Rosetta Primary School Rosetta TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 42 | #84 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1332 of 1,472 | #3825 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 498 | 309 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 260 | 140 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 96 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 14% |
| Suburb | Rosetta 7010 | Rosetta 7010 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | montrosebayhigh.tas.edu.au/ | rosettaprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rosetta Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.3 vs 24.3).
- •Rosetta Primary School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montrose Bay High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.4).
- •Montrose Bay High School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 309.
- •Montrose Bay High School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -29%).
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 Montrose Bay High School better than Rosetta Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rosetta Primary School ranks higher (34.3 vs 24.3 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 Montrose Bay High School and Rosetta Primary School?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Rosetta and Rosetta in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montrose Bay High School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosetta Primary School has 13.4.
How do Montrose Bay High School and Rosetta Primary School rank in TAS?
Montrose Bay High School is 31st of 42 and Rosetta Primary School is 84th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.