Head-to-head · 2026
Mount Carmel College vs The Hutchins School
Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Hobart. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 9 June 2026.
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At a glance
The headline differences
- Sector: Mount Carmel College is Catholic (Sisters of Charity); The Hutchins School is Anglican.
- Gender: Mount Carmel College is girls (co-ed K-Year 2); The Hutchins School is boys.
- The Hutchins School offers boarding; Mount Carmel College is day-only.
- ICSEA gap of 58: The Hutchins School draws from a more advantaged community.
- The Hutchins School is the older school (est. 1846 vs 1942).
- Both schools are in Hobart, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Mount Carmel College | The Hutchins School |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Sandy Bay, Hobart | Sandy Bay, Hobart |
| Sector | Catholic (Sisters of Charity) | Anglican |
| Gender | girls (co-ed K-Year 2) | boys |
| Year levels | K-Year 10 | Pre-K-Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1077 | 1135 |
| Year 12 fee | on request | $24,060 |
| Year 7 fee | $5,661 | $23,800 |
| Boarding | Day school | Yes · $27,720/yr |
| Founded | 1942 | 1846 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic (Sisters of Charity) | Anglican Church of Australia |
All fees verified 9 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
Mount Carmel College
Standout strengths
- ›Founded by Sisters of Charity 1942
- ›K-Year 10 only - students continue at Guilford Young College for senior years
- ›Co-ed K-2, girls only Years 3-10
Catholic (Sisters of Charity) girls (co-ed K-Year 2) school in Sandy Bay, Hobart. Founded by Sisters of Charity 1942
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Standout strengths
- ›Founded 1846 - one of Australia's oldest schools
- ›Burbury House boarding for senior boys
- ›Outdoor education at Southport campus
Anglican boys school in Sandy Bay, Hobart. Founded 1846 - one of Australia's oldest schools
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