New Norfolk High School vs Parklands High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 213 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
New Norfolk High School
New Norfolk · Government high school · 7-12
319 students · ICSEA 881
Parklands High School
Romaine · Government high school · 7-12
408 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | New Norfolk High School New Norfolk TAS | Parklands High School Romaine TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 42 | #35 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1401 of 1,472 | #1367 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 319 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 146 / 173 | 209 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | 107 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 881 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 38.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 23% |
| Suburb | New Norfolk 7140 | Romaine 7320 |
| Council area | Derwent Valley | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | newnorfolkhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | parklandshigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Parklands High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.7 vs 20.9).
- •Parklands High School has the higher ICSEA (885 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •New Norfolk High School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.5).
- •Parklands High School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 319.
- •Parklands High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -7%).
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 New Norfolk High School better than Parklands High School?
On the Success Index, Parklands High School ranks higher (22.7 vs 20.9 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 New Norfolk High School and Parklands High School?
About 213 km in a straight line, between New Norfolk and Romaine in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
New Norfolk High School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parklands High School has 10.5.
How do New Norfolk High School and Parklands High School rank in TAS?
New Norfolk High School is 38th of 42 and Parklands High School is 35th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.