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Best Boarding Schools in Tasmania (2026)

Tasmania's boarding sector centres on Hobart (The Hutchins School, Friends' School) and Launceston (Launceston Church Grammar). Smaller scale than mainland but serves rural Tasmania (West Coast, Bass Strait Islands).

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 1 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

Key takeaways

  • 3 schools matched, ranked by ICSEA (highest first).
  • 2026 Year 12 tuition ranges $25,760–$25,760.
  • 3 of 3 offer boarding.
  • Sourced from each school's published 2026 fee schedule. Independent — no paid placements.
Best Boarding Schools in Tasmania (2026) — quick compare table · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅ Suburb ⇅ Sector ⇅ Gender ⇅ ICSEA ⇅ Y12 fee ⇅ Boarding ⇅
The Friends' School North HobartQuakerco-educational1149$25,760Yes
St Michael's Collegiate School Hobart CBDAnglicangirls1140on requestYes
The Hutchins School Sandy BayAnglicanboys1135on requestYes

Top 20 by ICSEA. Independent — no paid placements.

1

The Friends' School

, North Hobart
Quaker Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1887

The Friends' School is in North Hobart, Hobart. Quaker, co-educational, Pre-K-Year 12. $25,760/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1149. Founded 1887. Boarding offered. Standout: Largest Quaker school in the world.

Y12 fee 2026

$25,760/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$24,040

ICSEA

1149

Year levels

Pre-K-Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across TAS

Standout programs

  • › Largest Quaker school in the world
  • › One of two Tasmanian schools offering IB Diploma
  • › 47 boarders Years 7-12
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗
2

St Michael's Collegiate School

, Hobart CBD
Anglican Girls Tier varies Boarding Est. 1892

St Michael's Collegiate School is in Hobart CBD, Hobart. Anglican, girls, ELC-Year 12. fees on request · ICSEA 1140. Founded 1892. Boarding offered. Standout: Operated by the Sisters of the Church (Anglican).

Y12 fee 2026

Fees on request

Y7 fee 2026

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ICSEA

1140

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across TAS

Standout programs

  • › Operated by the Sisters of the Church (Anglican)
  • › Up to 40 boarders Years 5-12
  • › 5-day, 7-day and casual boarding options
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: 2026 PDFs gated.

3

The Hutchins School

, Sandy Bay
Anglican Boys Tier varies Boarding Est. 1846

The Hutchins School is in Sandy Bay, Hobart. Anglican, boys, Pre-K-Year 12. fees on request · ICSEA 1135. Founded 1846. Boarding offered. Standout: Founded 1846 - one of Australia's oldest schools.

Y12 fee 2026

Fees on request

Y7 fee 2026

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ICSEA

1135

Year levels

Pre-K-Year 12

Boarding: $27,720/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across TAS

Standout programs

  • › Founded 1846 - one of Australia's oldest schools
  • › Burbury House boarding for senior boys
  • › Outdoor education at Southport campus
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Domestic Year 7/Year 12 day tuition gated in PDF. International Year 12 = $40,600.

Common questions

Are Tasmanian boarding schools open to mainland families?

Yes — Hutchins, Friends, and Launceston Church Grammar accept interstate boarders. Some Victorian families enrol for cost reasons (TAS boarding typically 15–25% cheaper than VIC equivalents).

How small are TAS boarding houses?

Very small by mainland standards — 30–80 boarders typical (vs 200+ at major NSW/QLD schools). Tighter community feel; closer staff-student ratios.

Is the TCE recognised interstate?

Yes — TCE results convert to ATAR via TASC and are accepted by all Australian universities under the same admission framework as VCE/HSC/SACE/QCE.