Don College vs Kings Meadows High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 77 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Don College
Devonport · Government high school · 11-12
672 students · ICSEA 959
Kings Meadows High School
Kings Meadows · Government high school · 7-12
567 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Don College Devonport TAS | Kings Meadows High School Kings Meadows TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 42 | #20 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #979 of 1,472 | #1056 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 672 | 567 |
| Girls / boys | 366 / 306 | 289 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | 297 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 45.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 19.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 8% |
| Suburb | Devonport 7310 | Kings Meadows 7249 |
| Council area | Devonport | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | doncollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | kingsmeadowshs.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Don College scores higher on the Success Index (39.0 vs 35.3).
- •Kings Meadows High School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Don College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.5).
- •Don College is the larger school with 672 students compared with 567.
- •Kings Meadows High School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -12%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Don College better than Kings Meadows High School?
On the Success Index, Don College ranks higher (39.0 vs 35.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Don College and Kings Meadows High School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Devonport and Kings Meadows in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Don College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kings Meadows High School has 12.5.
How do Don College and Kings Meadows High School rank in TAS?
Don College is 19th of 42 and Kings Meadows High School is 20th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.