Parklands High School
11 Atkins Dr, Romaine TAS 7320
Parklands High School is a government secondary school in Romaine, TAS for Years 7–12 with about 444 students. Its ICSEA is 885, 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
Public information found online describes Parklands High School as a government co-educational secondary school in Romaine, a suburb of Burnie in Tasmania's north-west, catering for students from Years 7 to 12. Established in 1958 and relocated to its current 21-hectare Atkins Drive site in 1966, the school is administered by the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People. It promotes the values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect and Responsibility, under the motto "Straight Forward and Always Honourable."
Often praised
- Long-established local secondary school
- Spacious 21-hectare campus
- Clear stated values framework
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellyer College | Park Grove | Public high school | 2.7 km | 938 | 731 |
| Marist Regional College | Burnie | Catholic high school | 3.9 km | 1,006 | 889 |
| Burnie High School | Cooee | Public high school | 5.1 km | 951 | 598 |
| Australian Christian College - Burnie | Somerset | Independent k–12 / combined | 8.6 km | 979 | 28 |
| Penguin District School | Penguin | Public k–12 / combined | 14.9 km | 960 | 667 |
| Penguin District School (primary Campus) | Penguin | Public k–12 / combined | 14.9 km | — | — |
| North West Christian School | Penguin | Independent k–12 / combined | 15.7 km | 985 | 123 |
| Yolla District School | Yolla | Public k–12 / combined | 15.9 km | 880 | 201 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks High School | Rocherlea | Public high school · 7-12 | 485 | 886 |
| New Norfolk High School | New Norfolk | Public high school · 7-12 | 377 | 881 |
| Bayview Secondary College | Rokeby | Public high school · 7-12 | 374 | 873 |
| Huonville High School | Huonville | Public high school · 7-12 | 360 | 901 |
| Cosgrove High School | Glenorchy | Public high school · 7-12 | 270 | 867 |
| Montrose Bay High School | Rosetta | Public high school · 7-10 | 611 | 903 |
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.