Prospect High School vs Youngtown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.8 km 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
Youngtown Primary School
Youngtown · Government primary · K-6
328 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Prospect High School Prospect TAS | Youngtown Primary School Youngtown TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 42 | #76 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #959 of 1,472 | #3511 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 572 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 297 | 161 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.2 | 24.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Prospect 7250 | Youngtown 7249 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | prospecthigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.facebook.com/YoungtownPrimarySchool/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (39.8 vs 38.9).
- •Prospect High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.7).
- •Prospect High School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 328.
- •Prospect High School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 2%).
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 Youngtown Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Prospect High School and Youngtown Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Youngtown in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prospect High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Youngtown Primary School has 12.7.
How do Prospect High School and Youngtown Primary School rank in TAS?
Prospect High School is 18th of 42 and Youngtown Primary School is 76th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.