Prospect High School vs St Patrick's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 383 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prospect High School
Prospect · Government high school · 7-12
572 students · ICSEA 958
St Patrick's College
Prospect Vale · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,522 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Prospect High School Prospect TAS | St Patrick's College Prospect Vale TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 42 | #6 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #959 of 1,472 | #548 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 572 | 1,522 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 297 | 769 / 753 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | 280 |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | 191 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.2 | 131.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 72.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Prospect 7250 | Prospect Vale 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | prospecthigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.stpatricks.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's College scores higher on the Success Index (58.7 vs 39.8).
- •St Patrick's College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's College is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 572.
- •Prospect High School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 7%).
- •Prospect High School is a government school while St Patrick's College 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 Prospect High School better than St Patrick's College?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's College ranks higher (58.7 vs 39.8 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 Prospect High School and St Patrick's College?
About 383 m in a straight line, between Prospect and Prospect Vale in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prospect High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's College has 11.6.
How do Prospect High School and St Patrick's College rank in TAS?
Prospect High School is 18th of 42 and St Patrick's College is 6th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.