TAS · Government Secondary
Don College
Devonport 7310 · 11-12
Don College is a government secondary school in Devonport, TAS offering 11-12. With an ICSEA score of 959, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 672 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How Don College compares
By ICSEA, Don College ranks 20th of the 47 secondary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nixon Street Primary School, a government primary school 0.7 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. Don College scores 959 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Don College, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Devonport
Don College is located in Devonport, TAS — a suburb with a median household income of $1,093/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 14,481.
View full Devonport suburb profile →Schools near Don College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Don College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Devonport | 0.7 km | 921 | 38 lower | 320 |
| St Brendan-Shaw CollegeCatholic Secondary · Devonport | 0.8 km | 1014 | 55 higher | 566 |
| Devonport High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Devonport | 1.7 km | 939 | 20 lower | 342 |
| Devonport Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Don | 1.8 km | 1009 | 50 higher | 377 |
| Hillcrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Devonport | 2.2 km | 912 | 47 lower | 211 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Devonport | 2.3 km | 1014 | 55 higher | 385 |
| Indie School - DevonportIndependent Secondary · Devonport | 2.4 km | 906 | 53 lower | 312 |
| Devonport Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Devonport | 2.5 km | 914 | 45 lower | 240 |
| Reece High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Devonport | 2.8 km | 921 | 38 lower | 520 |
| Miandetta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Miandetta | 3.4 km | 950 | 9 lower | 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Don College a government school?
Yes, Don College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Don College offer?
Don College offers 11-12.
What is Don College's ICSEA score?
Don College has an ICSEA score of 959, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Don College?
Don College has 672 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Don College?
The nearest schools to Don College are Nixon Street Primary School (0.7 km), St Brendan-Shaw College (0.8 km), Devonport High School (1.7 km).
Where is Don College located?
Don College is located in Devonport, TAS 7310. Visit the school website at https://doncollege.education.tas.edu.au/.