Smithton High School vs Smithton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Smithton High School
Smithton · Government high school · 7-12
283 students · ICSEA 849
Smithton Primary School
Smithton · Government primary · K-6
210 students · ICSEA 847
| Measure | Smithton High School Smithton TAS | Smithton Primary School Smithton TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 12 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 42 | #110 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1471 of 1,472 | #4532 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 283 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 152 | 93 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 54 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 849 | 847 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 40% |
| Suburb | Smithton 7330 | Smithton 7330 |
| Council area | Circular Head | Circular Head |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | SmithtonHigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | smithtonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Smithton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.5 vs 11.6).
- •Smithton High School has the higher ICSEA (849 vs 847), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Smithton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.0).
- •Smithton High School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 210.
- •Smithton Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -17%).
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 Smithton High School better than Smithton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Smithton Primary School ranks higher (24.5 vs 11.6 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 Smithton High School and Smithton Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Smithton and Smithton in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Smithton High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Smithton Primary School has 11.4.
How do Smithton High School and Smithton Primary School rank in TAS?
Smithton High School is 42nd of 42 and Smithton Primary School is 110th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.