Newstead College vs Northern Support School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newstead College
Newstead · Government high school · 11-12
422 students · ICSEA 947
Northern Support School
Ravenswood · Government special · K-12
107 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Newstead College Newstead TAS | Northern Support School Ravenswood TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 42 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1153 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 422 | 107 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 174 | 33 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | – | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 161 | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 2.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 44.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 17% |
| Suburb | Newstead 7250 | Ravenswood 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | newsteadcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | northernsupportschool.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newstead College has the higher ICSEA (947 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern Support School has fewer students per teacher (2.7 vs 11.0).
- •Newstead College is the larger school with 422 students compared with 107.
- •Northern Support School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -20%).
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 Newstead College better than Northern 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 Newstead College and Northern Support School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newstead and Ravenswood in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newstead College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Support School has 2.7.
How do Newstead College and Northern Support School rank in TAS?
Newstead College is 23rd of 42 and Northern Support School is unranked among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.