Small government K–12 school in outer regional Tasmania with intensive support focus and low enrolments.
North West Support School is also known as NWSS and NWSS Acton.
North West Support School is a very small government special school with approximately 132 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.
North West Support 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.
North West Support School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 62% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is below average.
North West Support School is located in Acton, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 938 (21st 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.