The Tasmanian Government is taking strong action to improve student outcomes by delivering significant reform.
Tasmania's Lifting Literacy reforms are delivering strong results to improve student outcomes across the State.
As part of the next phase of the Government's ongoing commitment to lift student outcomes, a trial of Multi-School Organisations will begin in 2026, delivering on a key recommendation of the Independent Education Review.
Multi-School Organisations unite families of schools under one leadership team, allowing schools to share resources, lesson plans, behaviour plans and other services, helping teachers and leaders consistently improve student outcomes.
Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said this Liberal Government is delivering for Tasmania, for students, for teachers and for families by backing the bold reform, to improve student outcomes.
"We want every Tasmanian child and young person to get the best possible start in life through world-class education, and we are supporting our teachers and school leaders to make that happen," Minister Palmer said.
"That's why we're announcing a nation-leading Multi-School Organisations trial that will transform teaching and support across our government schools, to uplift results for every student.
"Three Tasmanian schools have volunteered to take part in the trial, with New Town Primary, Moonah Primary and Risdon Vale Primary to launch the first Multi-School Organisation from Term 1, 2026."
The five-year adaptive trial is being delivered in partnership with McKinnon, an independent not-for-profit organisation with deep expertise in Multi-School Organisation design, along with expert input from the Grattan Institute.
The trial will be independently evaluated and refined throughout to ensure success for Tasmanian schools and communities.
All schools not yet part of the Multi-School Organisations trial will be grouped under dedicated executive leadership from Term 1, 2026.
This structure will allow all schools across the state to benefit from closer leadership and support from 2026.
"We are continuing to build strong foundations so that every child in Tasmania – no matter their school – can thrive, supported by quality teaching and strong school communities," Minister Palmer said.
