Queechy High School
161 Penquite Rd, Norwood TAS 7250
Queechy High School is a government secondary school in Norwood, TAS for Years 7–12 with about 741 students. Its ICSEA is 949, 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 about Queechy High School, a government secondary school in Norwood, Launceston, shows a Years 7-12 school guided by the values of Quality, Harmony and Success. The school is noted for an active STEM focus, including participation in the F1 in Schools program, where students design and build miniature cars, and the Submarines in Schools program covering engineering, coding and electronics. It describes itself as a large, inclusive learning community with a strong, supportive culture.
Often praised
- Strong STEM programs
- F1 and Submarines in Schools
- Inclusive school community
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Oakburn College | Launceston | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.7 km | 1,119 | 1,164 |
| OneSchool Global - Launceston Campus | Kings Meadows | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.4 km | — | — |
| Newstead Christian School | Newstead | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.8 km | 1,080 | 93 |
| John Calvin School | Launceston | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.7 km | 1,051 | 112 |
| Kings Meadows High School | Kings Meadows | Public high school | 2.7 km | 963 | 605 |
| Newstead College | Elphin | Public high school | 2.7 km | 947 | 571 |
| Launceston College | Launceston | Public high school | 3.9 km | 986 | 1,259 |
| Launceston Big Picture School | Invermay | Public high school | 4.2 km | 1,000 | 105 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnie High School | Cooee | Public high school · 7-12 | 598 | 951 |
| Newstead College | Elphin | Public high school · 11-12 | 571 | 947 |
| Latrobe High School | Latrobe | Public high school · 7-12 | 589 | 956 |
| Exeter High School | Exeter | Public high school · 7-12 | 315 | 941 |
| Prospect High School | Prospect | Public high school · 7-12 | 490 | 958 |
| Devonport High School | Devonport | Public high school · 7-12 | 430 | 939 |
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.