Queechy High School vs St Leonards Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Queechy High School
Norwood · Government high school · 7-12
575 students · ICSEA 949
St Leonards Primary School
St Leonards · Government primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Queechy High School Norwood TAS | St Leonards Primary School St Leonards TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 42 | #107 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1071 of 1,472 | #4458 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 575 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 266 / 309 | 100 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.2 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.8 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 17% |
| Suburb | Norwood 7250 | St Leonards 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | queechyhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | stleonardsprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Queechy High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.7 vs 25.6).
- •Queechy High School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queechy High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.3).
- •Queechy High School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 198.
- •Queechy High School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -23%).
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 Queechy High School better than St Leonards Primary School?
On the Success Index, Queechy High School ranks higher (34.7 vs 25.6 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 Queechy High School and St Leonards Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Norwood and St Leonards in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Queechy High School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Leonards Primary School has 13.3.
How do Queechy High School and St Leonards Primary School rank in TAS?
Queechy High School is 21st of 42 and St Leonards Primary School is 107th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.