Newstead College vs Queechy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newstead College
Newstead · Government high school · 11-12
422 students · ICSEA 947
Queechy High School
Norwood · Government high school · 7-12
575 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Newstead College Newstead TAS | Queechy High School Norwood TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 42 | #21 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #1153 of 1,472 | #1071 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 422 | 575 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 174 | 266 / 309 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | 161 | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 53.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 33.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 12% |
| Suburb | Newstead 7250 | Norwood 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | newsteadcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | queechyhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Queechy High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.7 vs 31.1).
- •Queechy High School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queechy High School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 422.
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 Newstead College better than Queechy High School?
On the Success Index, Queechy High School ranks higher (34.7 vs 31.1 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 Newstead College and Queechy High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Newstead and Norwood in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newstead College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queechy High School has 10.8.
How do Newstead College and Queechy High School rank in TAS?
Newstead College is 23rd of 42 and Queechy High School is 21st of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.