Don College

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.

Devonport TAS 7310. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score

959

28th percentile

Enrolments

672

11-12

Students per teacher

11:1

64 teaching staff

Indigenous students

14%

of enrolments

Language background other than English

of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

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 against the national average

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.

ICSEA 959Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile

Avg 1,000

959

7008501,0001,1501,300

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.

Don College Location: ACARA School Location 2025

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.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Devonport suburb profile

Schools near Don College

The 10 nearest schools to Don College by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
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/.

Don College official website