Tasmania Schools

Tasmania Schools

Tasmania’s public education system aims to provide a quality education and rich learning experiences for all students. They want every student to have the opportunity to achieve their potential by providing them with the skills they need for the future.

The Department of Education is responsible for education from Kindergarten to Year 12 and Vocational Education and Training (VET) delivered through schools, colleges and the Polytechnic.

There are 201 Tasmanian government schools (excluding colleges) grouped into four Learning Service areas: North, North-West, South and South-East, each managed by a General Manager. There are:

• 134 Primary schools - Kindergarten to Year 6
• 30 Secondary (or high) schools - Years 7 to 10
• 27 District high (or combined) schools - Kindergarten to Year 10
• 1 vocational school - provides students for a career in the trades
• 10 Special schools which provide education specifically for students with disabilities

There are also 8 senior secondary colleges for year 11 and 12 students. Some high and district high schools offer a limited range of senior secondary courses.

Principals and school communities use their resources to lead school improvement and work with teachers to focus on the individual needs of students. A board of principals coordinates learning support particularly for students with special and/or additional needs.

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