TAS · Government Combined
Southern Support School
Howrah 7018 · K-12
Southern Support School is a government combined school in Howrah, TAS offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 948, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 99 enrolled students, with approximately 3 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
How Southern Support School compares
By ICSEA, Southern Support School ranks 31st of the 57 combined schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Howrah Primary School, a government primary school 0.1 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. Southern Support School scores 948 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Southern Support School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Howrah
Southern Support School is located in Howrah, TAS — a suburb with a median household income of $1,690/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 9,545.
View full Howrah suburb profile →Schools near Southern Support School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Southern Support School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Howrah | 0.1 km | 1057 | 109 higher | 630 |
| Clarence High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bellerive | 1.0 km | 1021 | 73 higher | 626 |
| MacKillop Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mornington | 2.5 km | 1046 | 98 higher | 895 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Bellerive | 2.7 km | 1060 | 112 higher | 413 |
| Bellerive Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bellerive | 2.7 km | 1060 | 112 higher | 458 |
| Rosny CollegeGovernment Secondary · Rosny Park | 3.2 km | 987 | 39 higher | 968 |
| Eastside Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Warrane | 3.5 km | 1003 | 55 higher | 253 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southern Support School a government school?
Yes, Southern Support School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Southern Support School offer?
Southern Support School offers K-12.
What is Southern Support School's ICSEA score?
Southern Support School has an ICSEA score of 948, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Southern Support School?
Southern Support School has 99 enrolled students, with approximately 3 students per teacher.
What schools are near Southern Support School?
The nearest schools to Southern Support School are Howrah Primary School (0.1 km), Clarence High School (1.0 km), MacKillop Catholic College (2.5 km).
Where is Southern Support School located?
Southern Support School is located in Howrah, TAS 7018. Visit the school website at https://southernsupportschool.education.tas.edu.au/.