North West Support School vs Northern Support School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Tasmania, 114 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North West Support School
Acton · Government special · K-12
132 students · ICSEA 938
Northern Support School
Ravenswood · Government special · K-12
107 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | North West Support School Acton TAS | Northern Support School Ravenswood TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 132 | 107 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 91 | 33 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.6 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 44.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 17% |
| Suburb | Acton 7320 | Ravenswood 7250 |
| Council area | Burnie | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | northwestsupport.education.tas.edu.au | northernsupportschool.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •North West Support School has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North West Support School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 107.
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 North West Support School 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 North West Support School and Northern Support School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Acton and Ravenswood in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North West Support School has 3.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Support School has 2.7.
How do North West Support School and Northern Support School rank in TAS?
North West Support School is unranked and Northern Support School is unranked among special schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.