Prospect High School vs Summerdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 843 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
Summerdale Primary School
Summerhill · Government primary · K-6
555 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Prospect High School Prospect TAS | Summerdale Primary School Summerhill TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 42 | #67 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #959 of 1,472 | #3259 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 572 | 555 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 297 | 262 / 293 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.2 | 36.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Prospect 7250 | Summerhill 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | prospecthigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | summerdaleprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Summerdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.4 vs 39.8).
- •Summerdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prospect High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.5).
- •Prospect High School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 555.
- •Prospect High School has grown faster over five years (26% 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 Prospect High School better than Summerdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Summerdale Primary School ranks higher (42.4 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 Summerdale Primary School?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Prospect and Summerhill in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prospect High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Summerdale Primary School has 14.5.
How do Prospect High School and Summerdale Primary School rank in TAS?
Prospect High School is 18th of 42 and Summerdale Primary School is 67th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.