Prospect High School
Prospect High School is a government secondary school in Prospect, TAS offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 958, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 572 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Prospect TAS 7250. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Prospect High School compares
By ICSEA, Prospect High School ranks 21st of the 47 secondary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's College, a Catholic secondary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Prospect High School scores 958, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Prospect High School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
Schools near Prospect High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Prospect High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Prospect Vale | 0.4 km | 1020 | 62 higher | 1,522 |
| Summerdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Summerhill | 0.8 km | 969 | 11 higher | 555 |
| Kings Meadows High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kings Meadows | 2.4 km | 963 | 5 higher | 567 |
| Glen Dhu Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Launceston | 2.5 km | 1007 | 49 higher | 341 |
| Youngtown Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Youngtown | 2.8 km | 958 | same | 328 |
| West Launceston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Launceston | 3.0 km | 1036 | 78 higher | 375 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Launceston | 3.4 km | 1038 | 80 higher | 390 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prospect High School a government school?
Yes, Prospect High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Prospect High School offer?
Prospect High School offers 7-12.
What is Prospect High School's ICSEA score?
Prospect High School has an ICSEA score of 958, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Prospect High School?
Prospect High School has 572 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Prospect High School?
The nearest schools to Prospect High School are St Patrick's College (0.4 km), Summerdale Primary School (0.8 km), St Patrick’s College - Croagh Patrick Centre (0.9 km).
Where is Prospect High School located?
Prospect High School is located in Prospect, TAS 7250. Visit the school website at https://prospecthigh.education.tas.edu.au/.