Small government combined school (K–12, 78 students) in outer regional Bothwell, Tasmania.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
Bothwell District High School is also known as BDHS, BDHS Bothwell and Bothwell District HS.
Bothwell District High School draws students from the Bothwell District High School (and 1 more zone).
Bothwell District High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 43.8/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C+ (Below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 893 (9th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Bothwell District High School has about 78 students across 14 year levels, so roughly 6 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 442, Writing 416, Numeracy 419, Spelling 417 and Grammar 397. Year 7 students averaged Reading 465, Writing 446, Numeracy 457, Spelling 483 and Grammar 447. Year 9 students averaged Reading 528, Writing 532, Numeracy 510, Spelling 513 and Grammar 455. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Bothwell District High School sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Bothwell District High School is a very small government combined school with approximately 78 students. It offers education for years K-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Bothwell District High School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades C+ (Below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Bothwell District High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 48% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is good.
Bothwell District High School is located in Bothwell, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 893 (9th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.