TAS · Government Secondary
Burnie High School
Cooee 7320 · 7-12
Burnie High School is a government secondary school in Cooee, TAS offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 951, it sits in the 25th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 502 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 1% have a language background other than English.
How Burnie High School compares
By ICSEA, Burnie High School ranks 23rd of the 47 secondary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cooee Primary School, a government primary school 0.0 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Burnie High School scores 951 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Burnie High School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Cooee
Burnie High School is located in Cooee, TAS — a suburb with a median household income of $1,375/wk and median rent of $225/wk. Population: 597.
View full Cooee suburb profile →Schools near Burnie High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Burnie High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooee Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cooee | 0.0 km | 984 | 33 higher | 174 |
| Marist Regional CollegeCatholic Secondary · Burnie | 1.8 km | 1006 | 55 higher | 889 |
| Stella Maris Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Burnie | 2.1 km | 1024 | 73 higher | 382 |
| Burnie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Park Grove | 2.5 km | 984 | 33 higher | 330 |
| Hellyer CollegeGovernment Secondary · Shorewell Park | 2.5 km | 938 | 13 lower | 656 |
| Montello Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montello | 3.4 km | 885 | 66 lower | 270 |
| Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus)Independent Secondary · Burnie | 3.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Somerset Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Somerset | 4.0 km | 926 | 25 lower | 370 |
| North West Support School - Miandetta CampusGovernment Combined · Miandetta | 4.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| North West Support SchoolGovernment Combined · Acton | 4.1 km | 938 | 13 lower | 132 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burnie High School a government school?
Yes, Burnie High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Burnie High School offer?
Burnie High School offers 7-12.
What is Burnie High School's ICSEA score?
Burnie High School has an ICSEA score of 951, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Burnie High School?
Burnie High School has 502 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Burnie High School?
The nearest schools to Burnie High School are Cooee Primary School (0.0 km), Marist Regional College (1.8 km), Stella Maris Catholic School (2.1 km).
Where is Burnie High School located?
Burnie High School is located in Cooee, TAS 7320. Visit the school website at https://burniehigh.education.tas.edu.au.