Rose Bay High School vs Rosny College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rose Bay High School
Rose Bay · Government high school · 7-10
533 students · ICSEA 982
Rosny College
Rosny Park · Government high school · 11-12
968 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Rose Bay High School Rose Bay TAS | Rosny College Rosny Park TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #15 of 42 | #13 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #838 of 1,472 | #830 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 11-12 |
| Students | 533 | 968 |
| Girls / boys | 245 / 288 | 495 / 473 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 390 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.0 | 78.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 25.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Rose Bay 7015 | Rosny Park 7018 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | rosebayhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.rosnycollege.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.5 vs 45.7).
- •Rosny College has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rose Bay High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.7).
- •Rosny College is the larger school with 968 students compared with 533.
- •Rosny College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -19%).
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 Rose Bay High School better than Rosny College?
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 Rose Bay High School and Rosny College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Rose Bay and Rosny Park in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rose Bay High School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosny College has 11.7.
How do Rose Bay High School and Rosny College rank in TAS?
Rose Bay High School is 15th of 42 and Rosny College is 13th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.