Dover District School vs Yolla District School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 266 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
Yolla District School
Yolla · Government combined · K-12
110 students · ICSEA 880
| Measure | Dover District School Dover TAS | Yolla District School Yolla TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 51 | #44 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1092 of 1,259 | #1115 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 144 | 110 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 74 | 47 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | 20 | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 863 | 880 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 39% | 32% |
| Suburb | Dover 7117 | Yolla 7325 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Waratah-Wynyard |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | doverdistrict.education.tas.edu.au/ | yolladistricthigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dover District School scores higher on the Success Index (29.1 vs 28.0).
- •Yolla District School has the higher ICSEA (880 vs 863), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yolla District School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 7.1).
- •Dover District School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 110.
- •Dover District School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -42%).
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 Yolla District School?
On the Success Index, Dover District School ranks higher (29.1 vs 28.0 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 Yolla District School?
About 266 km in a straight line, between Dover and Yolla in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dover District School has 7.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yolla District School has 5.1.
How do Dover District School and Yolla District School rank in TAS?
Dover District School is 43rd of 51 and Yolla District School is 44th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.