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Three Northern Tasmanian primary schools will form the state’s second Multi-School Organisation (MSO) from the beginning of the 2027 school year, as the Tasmanian Government expands its education reform agenda aimed at strengthening school leadership and improving student outcomes.
Education Minister Ms Jo Palmer announced that Youngtown Primary School, Ravenswood Heights Primary School and St Leonards Primary School have been selected to participate in the next phase of the nation-leading MSO trial.
The Multi-School Organisation model is designed to reduce administrative pressures on principals, allowing school leaders to focus more on teaching, learning and student wellbeing. By operating within a shared organisational structure, participating schools are also expected to benefit from greater collaboration, shared expertise and stronger leadership capability.
Minister Palmer said the Government was taking a measured approach to implementing the reform to ensure it delivers long-term benefits for students, educators and school communities.
“We are improving outcomes for students by strengthening support for principals and teachers, reducing administrative burdens, and enabling schools to focus more on teaching, learning and student wellbeing,” she said.
“By working more closely together, schools can share expertise, build capability and better respond to the needs of students.”
The expansion forms part of the Tasmanian Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, which includes a range of initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes across the state.
As part of the announcement, Ms Lisa Whiteley has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Tasmania’s second Multi-School Organisation. She will commence in September, providing several months to prepare for the launch of MSO2 in Term 1, 2027.
Ms Whiteley brings more than 30 years of experience across the education sector, having served as a teacher, head teacher, executive leader and school improvement leader.
Minister Palmer said her extensive leadership experience and commitment to education would help support school leaders, teachers and students as the new organisation is established.
The Multi-School Organisation initiative is one of several reforms being introduced as Tasmania explores new governance and leadership models designed to strengthen school performance and build system-wide capability.
For more information, visit the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People’s Multi-School Organisation: https://www.decyp.tas.gov.au/about-us/strategies-and-frameworks/tasmanian-education-system-reform/