Burnie High School
30 Fidler St, Cooee TAS 7320
Burnie High School is a government secondary school in Cooee, TAS for Years 7–12 with about 598 students. Its ICSEA is 951, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
About this school, from public sources
Based on publicly available information, Burnie High School is a government secondary school in Cooee, serving Burnie's North-West Tasmania community across Years 7 to 12 since 1916. The school describes itself as an inclusive learning community fostering curiosity, creativity and innovation, guided by values of aspiration, integrity, respect and resilience. It offers Vocational Education and Training pathways, including a Certificate II in Engineering for senior students, alongside its broader academic programs.
Often praised
- inclusive community focus
- VET/engineering pathway options
- long-established local school
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marist Regional College | Burnie | Catholic high school | 1.7 km | 1,006 | 889 |
| Hellyer College | Park Grove | Public high school | 2.4 km | 938 | 731 |
| Australian Christian College - Burnie | Somerset | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.8 km | 979 | 28 |
| Parklands High School | Romaine | Public high school | 5.1 km | 885 | 444 |
| Wynyard High School | Wynyard | Public high school | 14.0 km | 922 | 270 |
| Yolla District School | Yolla | Public k–12 / combined | 15.3 km | 880 | 201 |
| Penguin District School (primary Campus) | Penguin | Public k–12 / combined | 19.2 km | — | — |
| Penguin District School | Penguin | Public k–12 / combined | 19.2 km | 960 | 667 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in TAS
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queechy High School | Norwood | Public high school · 7-12 | 741 | 949 |
| Newstead College | Elphin | Public high school · 11-12 | 571 | 947 |
| Latrobe High School | Latrobe | Public high school · 7-12 | 589 | 956 |
| Prospect High School | Prospect | Public high school · 7-12 | 490 | 958 |
| Don College | Devonport | Public high school · 11-12 | 781 | 959 |
| Exeter High School | Exeter | Public high school · 7-12 | 315 | 941 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.