Don College vs Ulverstone Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 14 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
Ulverstone Secondary College
Ulverstone · Government high school · 7-12
504 students · ICSEA 915
| Measure | Don College Devonport TAS | Ulverstone Secondary College Ulverstone TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 42 | #34 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #979 of 1,472 | #1364 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 672 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 366 / 306 | 236 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 96 |
| Year 12 cohort | 297 | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 915 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 16% |
| Suburb | Devonport 7310 | Ulverstone 7315 |
| Council area | Devonport | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | doncollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | ulverstonesc.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Don College scores higher on the Success Index (39.0 vs 22.9).
- •Don College has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 915), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ulverstone Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.9).
- •Don College is the larger school with 672 students compared with 504.
- •Don College has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -18%).
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 Ulverstone Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Don College ranks higher (39.0 vs 22.9 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 Ulverstone Secondary College?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Devonport and Ulverstone in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Don College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ulverstone Secondary College has 11.3.
How do Don College and Ulverstone Secondary College rank in TAS?
Don College is 19th of 42 and Ulverstone Secondary College is 34th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.