A small K-12 government co-educational combined school in very remote Currie, Tasmania, with 170 students.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
King Island District High School is also known as KIDHS, KIDHS Currie and King Island District HS.
King Island District High School draws students from the King Island District High School (and 1 more zone).
King Island District High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 49.3/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 950 (25th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
King Island District High School has about 170 students across 14 year levels, so roughly 12 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 371, Writing 391, Numeracy 408, Spelling 379 and Grammar 387. Year 5 students averaged Reading 470, Writing 456, Numeracy 475, Spelling 471 and Grammar 455. Year 7 students averaged Reading 512, Writing 522, Numeracy 490, Spelling 492 and Grammar 493. Year 9 students averaged Reading 566, Writing 577, Numeracy 580, Spelling 576 and Grammar 538. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at King Island District High School sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
King Island District High School is a very small government combined school with approximately 170 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.
King Island 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 B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
King Island District High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is below average.
King Island District High School is located in Currie, TAS, in very remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 950 (25th 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.