Government secondary co-ed school in outer regional Exeter, TAS; 325 students, Years 7–12.
NAPLAN 35 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Exeter High School is also known as Exeter HS and EHS Exeter.
Exeter High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 42.5/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 941 (21st percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Exeter High School, Year 7 students averaged 510 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 528, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Exeter High School is a small government secondary school with approximately 325 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Exeter High School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Exeter High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 42% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below average.
Exeter High School is located in Exeter, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 941 (21st percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.