Head-to-head · 2026

St Michael's Collegiate School 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

  • Gender: St Michael's Collegiate School is girls; The Hutchins School is boys.
  • The Hutchins School is the older school (est. 1846 vs 1892).
  • Both schools are in Hobart, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric St Michael's Collegiate School The Hutchins School
City / suburbHobart CBD, HobartSandy Bay, Hobart
SectorAnglicanAnglican
Gendergirlsboys
Year levelsELC-Year 12Pre-K-Year 12
ICSEA11401135
Year 12 feeon request$24,060
Year 7 feeon request$23,800
BoardingYesYes · $27,720/yr
Founded18921846
ReligionAnglican Church of AustraliaAnglican Church of Australia

All fees verified 9 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).

St Michael's Collegiate School

Standout strengths

  • Operated by the Sisters of the Church (Anglican)
  • Up to 40 boarders Years 5-12
  • 5-day, 7-day and casual boarding options

Anglican girls school in Hobart CBD, Hobart. Operated by the Sisters of the Church (Anglican)

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The Hutchins School

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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