TAS · Government Combined
North West Support School
Acton 7320 · K-12
North West Support School is a government combined school in Acton, TAS offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 938, it sits in the 21st percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 132 enrolled students, with approximately 3 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
How North West Support School compares
By ICSEA, North West Support School ranks 35th of the 57 combined schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. The nearest school is North West Support School - Miandetta Campus, a government combined school 0.0 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. North West Support School scores 938 — below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near North West Support School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs North West Support School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Support School - Miandetta CampusGovernment Combined · Miandetta | 0.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Romaine Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Romaine | 0.9 km | 873 | 65 lower | 331 |
| Parklands High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Romaine | 1.0 km | 885 | 53 lower | 408 |
| Montello Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montello | 1.5 km | 885 | 53 lower | 270 |
| Hellyer CollegeGovernment Secondary · Shorewell Park | 1.6 km | 938 | same | 656 |
| Burnie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Park Grove | 1.7 km | 984 | 46 higher | 330 |
| Havenview Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Havenview | 2.0 km | 866 | 72 lower | 110 |
| Stella Maris Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Burnie | 2.4 km | 1024 | 86 higher | 382 |
| Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus)Independent Secondary · Burnie | 2.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Marist Regional CollegeCatholic Secondary · Burnie | 2.8 km | 1006 | 68 higher | 889 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North West Support School a government school?
Yes, North West Support School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does North West Support School offer?
North West Support School offers K-12.
What is North West Support School's ICSEA score?
North West Support School has an ICSEA score of 938, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend North West Support School?
North West Support School has 132 enrolled students, with approximately 3 students per teacher.
What schools are near North West Support School?
The nearest schools to North West Support School are North West Support School - Miandetta Campus (0.0 km), Romaine Park Primary School (0.9 km), Parklands High School (1.0 km).
Where is North West Support School located?
North West Support School is located in Acton, TAS 7320. Visit the school website at https://northwestsupport.education.tas.edu.au.