New Norfolk High School vs St Brigid's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 972 m 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
St Brigid's Catholic School
New Norfolk · Catholic primary · Prep-6
187 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | New Norfolk High School New Norfolk TAS | St Brigid's Catholic School New Norfolk TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 42 | #72 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1401 of 1,472 | #3468 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 319 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 146 / 173 | 94 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 881 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 13% |
| Suburb | New Norfolk 7140 | New Norfolk 7140 |
| Council area | Derwent Valley | Derwent Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | newnorfolkhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.stbrigidsnn.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (39.4 vs 20.9).
- •St Brigid's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •New Norfolk High School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.8).
- •New Norfolk High School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 187.
- •St Brigid's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -7%).
- •New Norfolk High School is a government school while St Brigid's Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Brigid's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic School ranks higher (39.4 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 St Brigid's Catholic School?
About 972 m in a straight line, between New Norfolk and New Norfolk in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
New Norfolk High School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Catholic School has 13.8.
How do New Norfolk High School and St Brigid's Catholic School rank in TAS?
New Norfolk High School is 38th of 42 and St Brigid's Catholic School is 72nd of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.