New schools announced for Multi-school Organisation Trial
We want the best possible start in life for every Tasmanian child and young person. To support this, we are trialling the Multi-Schools Organisation (MSO) model. This model strengthens support to our school leaders and teachers, allowing schools to focus more on learning and wellbeing – together.
The Independent Review of Education in Tasmania highlighted the merit in trialling Multi-School Organisations in Tasmania (Recommendation 8, Finding 23).
The first MSO began in term 1, 2026 and is already showing meaningful shifts in culture, structure and practice that will support long-term improvement. Recently, the Department ran a School Selection Process across all Tasmanian Government schools. From this process, we are pleased to announce the schools that will be joining the MSO Trial in 2027.
Hobart City High School will join Moonah, New Town, and Risdon Vale Primary Schools as part of MSO1.
Ravenswood Heights, St Leonards, and Youngtown Primary School will establish Tasmania’s second MSO – MSO2 – in the North of the State.
We will support schools joining an MSO through a staged process. Schools and staff will receive ongoing guidance to manage the transition and ensure continuity for students and school communities.
Growing the model – a phased approach
The MSO Trial was designed to start small and grow carefully over time.
All schools not yet in an MSO are working together in School Groupings, led by an Executive Lead. The Executive Leads are supporting school improvement, leadership and collaboration. They are also laying the foundations for full-system rollout of MSOs.
In response to feedback from principals, MSO3 will now commence in 2028. This allows:
- more time for school planning
- stronger alignment with existing school improvement work
- space to apply learnings from earlier MSOs.
This phased approach will help us continue to build a model that works for our system, our staff, and our learners.
More information For more information on the Multi-School Organisation model visit Tasmanian education system reform – Department for Education, Children and Young People