Hellyer College vs North West Support School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hellyer College
Shorewell Park · Government high school · 11-12
656 students · ICSEA 938
North West Support School
Acton · Government special · K-12
132 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Hellyer College Shorewell Park TAS | North West Support School Acton TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 42 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1314 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 656 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 286 | 41 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | 306 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 3.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.8 | 40.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 67.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 15% |
| Suburb | Shorewell Park 7320 | Acton 7320 |
| Council area | Burnie | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | hellyercollege.education.tas.edu.au | northwestsupport.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •North West Support School has fewer students per teacher (3.1 vs 13.0).
- •Hellyer College is the larger school with 656 students compared with 132.
- •North West Support School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -5%).
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 Hellyer College better than North West Support School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hellyer College and North West Support School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Shorewell Park and Acton in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hellyer College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North West Support School has 3.1.
How do Hellyer College and North West Support School rank in TAS?
Hellyer College is 30th of 42 and North West Support School is unranked among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.