Government combined school (K–12) serving 144 students in outer regional Dover, Tasmania.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Dover District School is also known as DDS Dover.
Dover District School draws students from the Dover District High School (and 1 more zone).
Dover District School has an overall SchoolRank score of 38.8/100, rated "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 863 (6th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Dover District School has about 144 students across 14 year levels, so roughly 10 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 328, Writing 354, Numeracy 340, Spelling 351 and Grammar 364. Year 5 students averaged Reading 432, Writing 419, Numeracy 406, Spelling 430 and Grammar 428. Year 7 students averaged Reading 472, Writing 481, Numeracy 458, Spelling 493 and Grammar 457. Year 9 students averaged Reading 521, Writing 512, Numeracy 496, Spelling 531 and Grammar 521. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Dover District School sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Dover District School is a very small government combined school with approximately 144 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.
Dover District 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.
Dover District School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 76%, which is below average.
Dover District School is located in Dover, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 863 (6th 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.