THE near 140-kilometre return drive from Nichols Point to Werrimull each day is of little consequence for the town's P-12 school executive principal Ben Nicholson in comparison to his regular duties during school hours.

With just 33 students and 10.4 full time equivalent teachers, the school has one of the lowest number of students per teacher ratio in the state.

Mr Nicholson, who has had stints...