Dover District School vs Winnaleah District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 255 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dover District School
Dover · Government combined · K-12
144 students · ICSEA 863
Winnaleah District High School
Winnaleah · Government combined · K-12
111 students · ICSEA 859
| Measure | Dover District School Dover TAS | Winnaleah District High School Winnaleah TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 51 | #45 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1092 of 1,259 | #1132 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 144 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 74 | 60 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 20 | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 863 | 859 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 39% | 29% |
| Suburb | Dover 7117 | Winnaleah 7265 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Dorset |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | doverdistrict.education.tas.edu.au/ | winnaleahdistricthigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dover District School scores higher on the Success Index (29.1 vs 27.5).
- •Dover District School has the higher ICSEA (863 vs 859), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dover District School has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 7.7).
- •Dover District School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 111.
- •Winnaleah District High School has grown faster over five years (29% vs 14%).
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 Dover District School better than Winnaleah District High School?
On the Success Index, Dover District School ranks higher (29.1 vs 27.5 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 Dover District School and Winnaleah District High School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Dover and Winnaleah in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dover District School has 7.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Winnaleah District High School has 7.7.
How do Dover District School and Winnaleah District High School rank in TAS?
Dover District School is 43rd of 51 and Winnaleah District High School is 45th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.