TAS · Government Combined
Northern Support School
Ravenswood 7250 · K-12
Northern Support School is a government combined school in Ravenswood, TAS offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 931, it sits in the 18th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 107 enrolled students, with approximately 3 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
How Northern Support School compares
By ICSEA, Northern Support School ranks 37th of the 57 combined schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ravenswood Heights Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 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. Northern Support School scores 931 — below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Northern Support School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Northern Support School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ravenswood | 0.6 km | 829 | 102 lower | 264 |
| Newstead CollegeGovernment Secondary · Newstead | 1.4 km | 947 | 16 higher | 422 |
| East Launceston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · East Launceston | 2.7 km | 1046 | 115 higher | 501 |
| St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Newstead | 2.7 km | 1033 | 102 higher | 315 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern Support School a government school?
Yes, Northern Support School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Northern Support School offer?
Northern Support School offers K-12.
What is Northern Support School's ICSEA score?
Northern Support School has an ICSEA score of 931, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Northern Support School?
Northern Support School has 107 enrolled students, with approximately 3 students per teacher.
What schools are near Northern Support School?
The nearest schools to Northern Support School are Ravenswood Heights Primary School (0.6 km), Newstead College (1.4 km), Newstead Christian School (1.7 km).
Where is Northern Support School located?
Northern Support School is located in Ravenswood, TAS 7250. Visit the school website at https://northernsupportschool.education.tas.edu.au/.