Education in Tasmania
The education system in Tasmania comprises two tertiary education institutions; the government run K-12 schooling system, and numerous independent private schools and colleges, most of which are controlled or sponsored by religious organisations.
See Education in Australia for an overview of the national system.
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[edit] Public education
Public education in Tasmania is managed primarily by the State Government's Department of Education. The Department is responsible for all aspects of education in Tasmania including schooling, Adult Education, the State Library and TAFE Tasmania, a vocational tertiary institution with many campuses around the state.
Schools in the public education system include:
- 138 primary schools (Kindergarten to Grade 6)
- 57 high schools (Grade 7 to 10)
- 8 colleges (Grade 11 and 12)
Of the high schools, 26 are district schools or district high schools in rural areas, where the primary and high schools are located on a single campus. There are also 8 support (or special) schools, 4 early learning centres, 1 infant school and distance education.
The largest public education institution in Tasmania is the University of Tasmania, with major campuses at Newnham (in Launceston) and Sandy Bay (in Hobart), along with a north-west centre in Burnie.
[edit] Non- government education
There are many non-government schools and colleges in Tasmania. Non-government schools generally have a religious affiliation, although the involvement of the sponsoring organisation varies between schools. The following major schools offer tuition to students in years K-12:
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There are also a number of smaller non-government schools.
