Devonport High School
121-137 William St, Devonport TAS 7310
Devonport High School is a government secondary school in Devonport, TAS for Years 7–12 with about 430 students. Its ICSEA is 939, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
About this school, from public sources
Devonport High School is a public secondary school in Devonport, Tasmania's North-West, according to public sources including the Tasmanian education department. Established in 1916, it teaches years 7 to 12 and offers a broad course range across the Arts, Technologies, Health and PE, Maths, Science, Languages and Humanities, alongside TASC and VET qualifications. The school describes a values-based culture built on connection, courage, growth, respect and responsibility, and emphasises small-school familiarity, wellbeing and parents as partners, with a stated reputation for strong local and international student achievement.
Often praised
- broad TASC/VET course range
- values-driven, close-knit culture
- strong student achievement reputation
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brendan-Shaw College | Devonport | Catholic high school | 1.3 km | 1,014 | 566 |
| Reece High School | Devonport | Public high school | 1.3 km | 921 | 515 |
| Don College | Devonport | Public high school | 1.7 km | 959 | 781 |
| Latrobe High School | Latrobe | Public high school | 9.0 km | 956 | 589 |
| Geneva Christian College | Latrobe | Independent k–12 / combined | 9.2 km | 1,011 | 297 |
| Leighland Christian School | Ulverstone | Independent high school | 13.2 km | 1,011 | 636 |
| Ulverstone High School | Ulverstone | Public high school | 15.0 km | 915 | 504 |
| Sheffield School | Sheffield | Public k–12 / combined | 22.8 km | 921 | 441 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in TAS
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellyer College | Park Grove | Public high school · 11-12 | 731 | 938 |
| Exeter High School | Exeter | Public high school · 7-12 | 315 | 941 |
| Deloraine High School | Deloraine | Public high school · 7-12 | 283 | 932 |
| Newstead College | Elphin | Public high school · 11-12 | 571 | 947 |
| Queechy High School | Norwood | Public high school · 7-12 | 741 | 949 |
| Burnie High School | Cooee | Public high school · 7-12 | 598 | 951 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.