What Don College does

Don College is a Tasmanian Government secondary college located in Devonport, Tasmania, operated by the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP). It delivers Years 11 and 12 education to students primarily drawn from North West Tasmania, with feeder schools including Sheffield School, Reece High School, Devonport High School, Ulverstone Secondary College, Latrobe High School, Deloraine High School, and Penguin District School. The college offers approximately 120 courses spanning Arts, STEM, Design and Production, Humanities, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and Outdoor Recreation, delivered through a dual academic/vocational track using TASC subjects (leading to the Tasmanian Certificate of Education and ATAR for university entrance) and DoE Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 60100) credentials.

The college's technology stack is standard educational SaaS rather than proprietary: it operates a Schoolzine-powered public website and newsletter, uses Canvas as its student learning management system, and relies on Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint) for student email, file storage, and the student portal. Don College holds CRICOS Provider 03352G registration enabling international student enrolment via Government Education & Training International (GETI), and runs specialised programs including a Life Skills transition program for students with additional needs, Outdoor Recreation programs (surfing, kayaking, mountain biking, Duke of Edinburgh expeditions), and a long-running musical production tradition dating back to 1981.

As a public school, Don College does not operate a commercial revenue model; it is funded by Tasmanian Government appropriations with minor levies and charges governed by the Don College School Levies and Charges Policy. The college's strategic posture centres on community and ecosystem engagement — partnerships with the University of Tasmania, APRA AMCOS SongMakers program, 60+ local businesses for work placements, Headspace Devonport, Guide Dogs Tasmania, and Devonport Chaplaincy — alongside recurring enrolment cycles (e.g., the open 2027 Expression of Interest). In 2025, 140 students transitioned into apprenticeships/traineeships, 25 achieved an ATAR above 90, and over $8,000 was raised for community charities.

Name

Don College

Legal name

Don College

Website

https://doncollege.education.tas.edu.au

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Don College is a Tasmanian Government secondary college in Devonport offering Years 11-12 education through TASC academic subjects and nationally recognised VET programs, serving students across North West Tasmania with pathways to university and vocational careers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Vocational training
• Year 11-12 courses
• TASC curriculum
• School levies

Headquarters

HQ city

Devonport

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Don College is a Tasmanian Government secondary college delivering Years 11 and 12 education to adolescents in the North-West Tasmania region. Its core offering combines TASC-accredited academic subjects leading to the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) and ATAR scores, with nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications delivered through the Department of Education Registered Training Organisation (RTO 60100). The college also offers outdoor recreation programs, a Life Skills transition program for students with additional needs, and extracurricular programs such as annual musical productions and the APRA AMCOS SongMakers workshop.

Product overview

Don College is a government secondary college in Devonport, Tasmania, offering Years 11 and 12 education. The institution provides a dual-track approach combining TASC (Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification) academic subjects with Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs, all delivered through the Department of Education Registered Training Organisation (RTO 60100). With approximately 120 courses across Arts, STEM, Design and Production, Humanities, and Outdoor Recreation, the college prepares students for the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) and university pathways via ATAR scores. The curriculum also includes specialized programs such as the Life Skills transition program, outdoor recreation activities, and extracurricular offerings including annual musical productions and the SongMakers music workshop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TASC Subjects TASC (Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification) academic courses that prepare students for the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) and ATAR scores for university entrance. Approximately 120 courses are offered across Arts, STEM, Design and Production, Humanities, Vocational Education, and Outdoor Recreation.
• VET Programs Vocational Education and Training programs providing hands-on practical training for workforce entry or further education, contributing points toward the TCE. Delivered through the Department of Education Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 60100) with nationally recognised qualifications developed in consultation with industry. Nearly 70% of students participate and 40% gain full qualifications.
• Life Skills Program A transition education program for students with higher and additional needs, focused on practical life skills including maths, art, enterprise, gardening, health and PE, cooking, robotics, and community engagement activities.
• Outdoor Recreation Programs Outdoor Education and Outdoor Experiences programs offering activities such as surfing, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, and camping trips to locations including Derby, Freycinet, Walls of Jerusalem, and Mt Hotham.
• College Musical Productions Annual musical productions with a tradition dating back to 1981, including performances such as Shrek (2017), Legally Blonde (2019), and other annual productions through 2025 and 2027.
• SongMakers Workshop A two-day music workshop facilitated by APRA AMCOS mentors, providing students insight into the Australian music industry as artists, songwriters, and producers; students collaborate to write and record original songs. Hosted by Don College for eight years.
• Apprenticeships and Traineeships Transition Support Structured support and pathways transitioning Year 12 students into apprenticeships and traineeships, leveraging partnerships with over 60 local businesses for work placement. 140 students transitioned to apprenticeships and traineeships in 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 140 students transitioned to Apprenticeships and Traineeships
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UTAS (University of Tasmania)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026University of Tasmania maintains an ongoing relationship with Don College through career presentations, CLP (Career and Life Planning) classes, UTAS School Recommendation Program, Rural Clinical School visits, and campus tours. UTAS Relationship Managers provide support to students considering UTAS as a tertiary study option.
• Over 60 Local BusinessescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 60 local businesses partnered with Don College to provide work placement opportunities for students, supporting vocational education and career pathway development.
• TASC (Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTASC is the statutory body that develops and certifies courses for years 11-12 in Tasmania. Don College offers TASC subjects that lead to the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) and ATAR scores for university entrance.
• DoE RTO (Department of Education Registered Training Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDon College is a member of the Department of Education Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code: 60100) which delivers nationally recognised VET qualifications developed and revised in consultation with industry.
• GETI (Government Education & Training International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational students must register with Government Education & Training International (GETI) or their registered education agents for application and visa processes. GETI assists international students throughout their stay in Australia.
• APRA AMCOS (SongMakers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPRA AMCOS facilitates the SongMakers Workshop program at Don College, providing industry mentors who work with music students on songwriting and recording. Don College has hosted the program for eight years.
• Guide Dogs TasmaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDon College students volunteer to train guide dog puppies as part of community service and Duke of Edinburgh Award requirements, supporting the organisation's mission.
• Headspace DevonportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeadspace provides information and support resources for students during Mental Health Week activities, supporting youth mental health awareness.
• YFCC (Youth, Family & Community Connections)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYFCC provides information and support services at college events including Mental Health Week, supporting youth community connections.
• Devonport ChaplaincyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevonport Chaplaincy provides chaplaincy services at the college for student support.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Launceston College: Tasmanian government senior secondary college in Launceston offering Years 11-12 with TASC and VET pathways. Closest direct peer within the same state system (DECYP), operating the same ATAR/VET dual-track model.
• Rosny College: Government senior secondary college in the greater Hobart area serving Years 11-12 with TASC subjects, ATAR pathways, and VET programs — same operating model as Don College under DECYP.
• Elizabeth College: Hobart-based government senior secondary college under DECYP offering Years 11-12 TASC/ATAR and VET programs, directly comparable in curriculum breadth and student segment.
• Guilford Young College: Catholic systemic senior secondary college in Hobart offering Years 11-12 with academic and vocational pathways. Comparable Years 11-12 college model with similar ATAR/VET offering, though non-government.
• Newstead College: Launceston-based government senior secondary college (DECYP) delivering Years 11-12 education via TASC subjects and VET — same institutional structure and target student segment as Don College.
• Hobart College: DECYP government senior secondary college in Hobart serving Years 11-12 with TASC, ATAR and VET offerings — direct comparability in structure, governance, and student outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• TAFE Tasmania: Tasmania's primary vocational education and training provider, offering certificate and diploma pathways that partially overlap with Don College's VET offering but operate at a broader, post-secondary scale.
• University of Tasmania: Tasmania's only university and a key tertiary pathway destination for Don College ATAR graduates. Maintains an active school-recommendation partnership with Don College and represents the natural progression destination.

Regional players

• St Michael's Collegiate School: Independent private K-12 school in Hobart offering senior secondary pathways. Comparable Years 11-12 offering with ATAR focus, though operating under a different funding model and governance.
• The Hutchins School: Independent boys' school in Hobart with a senior secondary component competing for the same ATAR-bound student cohort in Tasmania, though private rather than government-funded.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DonCollege

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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