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Private Schools in Hobart

Compare private schools providers serving Hobart and the surrounding Hobart area. Independent directory — credentials, specialisations and pricing where published, no paid placements.

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Australian private school fees in 2026 vary by school tier: Elite Year 12 fees range from $42,000-$55,000/year (Geelong Grammar, Scotch College, Melbourne Grammar, Sydney Grammar). Mid-tier independent schools: $25,000-$38,000/year. Catholic systemic schools: $4,000-$10,000/year. Year 7-9 typically 30-40% lower than Year 12. Boarding adds $25,000-$45,000/year on top of tuition. Total cost of private education K-12: $400,000-$650,000 for elite schools, $150,000-$300,000 for mid-tier, $40,000-$120,000 for Catholic. Always factor in uniforms, IT, camps, music tuition (add $5,000-$15,000/year).

1.4M

Australian non-government school students

~2,750

Independent + Catholic schools nationwide

205

Schools in our 2026 database

$3,488 to $55,380

Year 12 fee range across our database

Hobart at a glance

Hobart (7000) is a capital CBD suburb of Hobart, TAS, approximately 0 km from the Hobart CBD. Home to around 2,500 residents with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $1,500/week (ABS Census 2021). The median detached house price is approximately $750k (2026). Local landmarks include Salamanca Place.

Population

2,500

Median age

Median income / wk

$1,500

Km from CBD

Private Schools Services in Hobart

Independent Schools

Non-systemic private schools. Wide range from elite to community-focused.

From $25,000-$55,000/yr

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Catholic Schools

Catholic systemic schools (parish-funded), affordable private education.

From $4,000-$10,000/yr

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Boarding Schools

Boarding schools across Australia for rural and international families.

From $50,000-$95,000/yr total

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International Baccalaureate

Schools offering IB Diploma alongside or instead of state curriculum.

From $28,000-$55,000/yr

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Single Sex Schools

Boys-only and girls-only private schools.

From $25,000-$50,000/yr

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Religious Schools

Anglican, Methodist, Jewish, Islamic, Christian and other faith-based schools.

From $8,000-$45,000/yr

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Top private schools in the Hobart catchment

Verified 2026 fees, ICSEA scores, and standout programs for 14 private schools across Hobart. School data sourced from official 2026 fee schedules and the ACARA MySchool register.

Fahan School

, Sandy Bay

Independent (Non-denominational Christian ethos) Girls Mid tier Est. 1935

Independent (Non-denominational Christian ethos) girls school in Sandy Bay, Hobart. Small intimate enrolment (~430 students)

Y12 fee 2026

$25,000/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$22,840

ICSEA

1154

Year levels

Pre-K-Year 12

Best for: Small intimate enrolment (~430 students)

Standout programs

› Small intimate enrolment (~430 students)
› Named after Irish village Fahan, Co. Donegal
› Strong rowing and aquatic sports program

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

The Friends' School

, North Hobart

Quaker Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1887

Quaker co-educational school in North Hobart, Hobart. 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: Largest Quaker school in the world

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 ↗

St Michael's Collegiate School

, Hobart CBD

Anglican Girls Tier varies Boarding Est. 1892

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

Y12 fee 2026

Fees on request

Y7 fee 2026

—

ICSEA

1140

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Best for: Operated by the Sisters of the Church (Anglican)

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.

The Hutchins School

, Sandy Bay

Anglican Boys Mid tier Boarding Est. 1846

Anglican boys school in Sandy Bay, Hobart. Founded 1846 - one of Australia's oldest schools

Y12 fee 2026

$24,060/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$23,800

ICSEA

1135

Year levels

Pre-K-Year 12

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

Best for: Founded 1846 - one of Australia's oldest schools

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.

Mount Carmel College

, Sandy Bay

Catholic (Sisters of Charity) Girls Tier varies Est. 1942

Catholic (Sisters of Charity) girls (co-ed K-Year 2) school in Sandy Bay, Hobart. Founded by Sisters of Charity 1942

Y12 fee 2026

Fees on request

Y7 fee 2026

$5,661

ICSEA

1077

Year levels

K-Year 10

Best for: Founded by Sisters of Charity 1942

Standout programs

› 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

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: School only goes to Year 10 - no Year 12 fee exists.

Calvin Christian School

, Kingston

Christian Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1962

Christian co-educational school in Kingston, Hobart. Australia's first Christian parent-controlled school

Y12 fee 2026

$7,467/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$7,044

ICSEA

1072

Year levels

K-Year 12

Best for: Australia's first Christian parent-controlled school

Standout programs

› Australia's first Christian parent-controlled school
› Part of Christian Schools Tasmania network
› Modest fees relative to peer Christian schools

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Channel Christian School

, Margate

Christian Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1988

Channel Christian School is a small co-educational, non-denominational Christian primary school in Margate, south of Hobart in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel area, serving around 137 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Founded in 1988 as an offshoot of Calvin Christian School, it offers Bible-based primary education with guaranteed Year 7 progression to Calvin.

Y12 fee 2026

$5,241/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$5,241

ICSEA

1070

Year levels

Kindergarten to Year 6

Best for: Small K-6 Christian primary (around 137 students) in Margate, south of Hobart in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel region, with a low 1:9 student-teacher ratio

Standout programs

› Small K-6 Christian primary (around 137 students) in Margate, south of Hobart in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel region, with a low 1:9 student-teacher ratio
› Highest ICSEA of this Hobart group at 1070 - more educationally advantaged than roughly 79% of Australian schools
› Guaranteed placement progression to Calvin Christian School (Kingston) for Year 7; founded 1988 as an offshoot of Calvin within Christian Schools Tasmania

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. PRIMARY ONLY - Kindergarten to Year 6, no senior secondary at all. There is no Year 7 or Year 12 here; year12Fee2026 is set to the top primary tuition (Years 3-6 = $5,241, 2026, from the official fees page) purely a

St Mary's College Hobart

, Hobart CBD

Catholic (Presentation Sisters) Girls Lower-fee Est. 1868

Catholic (Presentation Sisters) girls school in Hobart CBD, Hobart. Administered by Presentation Sisters since 1868

Y12 fee 2026

$6,690/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$6,955

ICSEA

1062

Year levels

K-Year 12

Best for: Administered by Presentation Sisters since 1868

Standout programs

› Administered by Presentation Sisters since 1868
› Adjacent to St Mary's Cathedral
› Year 7 includes $450 ICT levy

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

St Aloysius Catholic College

, Huntingfield / Kingston

Catholic Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1960

St Aloysius Catholic College is a co-educational Catholic day school serving the Kingston/Kingborough area south of Hobart, enrolling well over 1,000 students. Founded in 1960 by the Sisters of Charity, it became Tasmania's only K-12 co-ed Catholic college after adding Year 11 in 2023 and Year 12 in 2024, with a new senior campus at Huntingfield.

Y12 fee 2026

$5,900/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$5,150

ICSEA

1037

Year levels

Kindergarten to Year 12

Best for: Tasmania's only K-12 co-educational Catholic college, having added Year 11 in 2023 and Year 12 in 2024 with a brand-new senior campus

Standout programs

› Tasmania's only K-12 co-educational Catholic college, having added Year 11 in 2023 and Year 12 in 2024 with a brand-new senior campus
› New $multimillion Huntingfield Senior Campus (opened 2024) with purpose-built science and arts rooms, an exam hall, VET facilities, a gym, cafe and Year 11/12 common room
› Three-campus structure (Kingston Beach K-4, Huntingfield Middle Years 5-8, Huntingfield Senior Years 9-12) serving the fast-growing Kingborough region

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. Genuine K-12 college as of 2024 (Year 11 from 2023, Year 12 from 2024). Year 12 day tuition $5,900 (Years 9-12 rate, 2026); Year 7-8 = $5,150. ICSEA 1037 from Good Schools Guide / MySchool. Campuses: Kingston Beach

MacKillop Catholic College

, Mornington

Catholic Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1994

MacKillop Catholic College is a co-educational Catholic secondary school in Mornington on Hobart's Eastern Shore, serving Years 7 to 12 with around 550+ students. Opened in 1994 on the former Mornington Primary School site, it offers a broad academic, vocational and creative-arts curriculum across junior and senior secondary years.

Y12 fee 2026

$5,320/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$5,320

ICSEA

1020

Year levels

Year 7 to Year 12

Best for: Co-educational Years 7-12 Catholic secondary college on Hobart's Eastern Shore, opened in 1994 on the former Mornington Primary School site

Standout programs

› Co-educational Years 7-12 Catholic secondary college on Hobart's Eastern Shore, opened in 1994 on the former Mornington Primary School site
› Strong applied-technology and trades offering with specialist facilities for Food Technology, Building and Construction, Design and Technology, plus Drama, Music, Dance and Fine Arts
› Junior Secondary (Years 7-9) and Senior Secondary (Years 10-12) structure with named patron St Mary MacKillop, Australia's first saint

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. Flat day tuition of $5,320 across Years 7-12 (Good Schools Guide, 2026), used for both Year 7 and Year 12. The school's own site states a minimum all-inclusive cost of $6,425 for Year 7 (tuition plus college levy an

Sacred Heart College

, New Town

Catholic Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1888

Sacred Heart College is a co-educational Catholic day school in New Town, inner Hobart, enrolling around 940 students from Kindergarten to Year 10. Founded in 1888, it is one of the city's oldest Catholic schools and concludes at Year 10, with students moving to Guilford Young College for senior secondary.

Y12 fee 2026

$5,500/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$5,150

ICSEA

1019

Year levels

Kindergarten to Year 10

Best for: One of Hobart's oldest Catholic schools, founded in 1888, with a long-standing tradition in the inner-north suburb of New Town

Standout programs

› One of Hobart's oldest Catholic schools, founded in 1888, with a long-standing tradition in the inner-north suburb of New Town
› Co-educational Kinder-Year 10 model with a structured transition to Guilford Young College for Years 11-12 (senior classes moved there in the 1990s)
› Established music, sport and faith-formation programs within a mid-sized community of around 940 students

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. School ends at Year 10 (no Year 11-12); senior classes moved to Guilford Young College in the 1990s. year12Fee2026 ($5,500) is the top secondary day-tuition rate (Years 9-10, 2026) used as the senior-year proxy; Yea

Guilford Young College

, Glenorchy

Catholic Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1994

Catholic co-educational school in Glenorchy, Hobart. Senior secondary Catholic college (Years 11-12 only)

Y12 fee 2026

$6,500/yr

Y7 fee 2026

—

ICSEA

1017

Year levels

Year 11-Year 12

Best for: Senior secondary Catholic college (Years 11-12 only)

Standout programs

› Senior secondary Catholic college (Years 11-12 only)
› Two campuses: Glenorchy and Hobart City
› Established by Archdiocese of Hobart with five religious orders

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Dominic College

, Glenorchy

Catholic Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1973

Dominic College is a co-educational Catholic day school in Glenorchy on Hobart's northern suburbs, enrolling around 890 students from Kindergarten to Year 10. Formed in 1973 as Tasmania's first co-ed Catholic college, it carries a combined Salesian and Dominican heritage and offers a broad curriculum to the end of Year 10, after which students typically move to Guilford Young College for senior secondary.

Y12 fee 2026

$5,880/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$5,880

ICSEA

1006

Year levels

Kindergarten to Year 10

Best for: The first co-educational Catholic college in Tasmania, formed in 1973 from the merger of the Salesian Savio College and the Dominican Holy Name School

Standout programs

› The first co-educational Catholic college in Tasmania, formed in 1973 from the merger of the Salesian Savio College and the Dominican Holy Name School
› Salesian heritage on the historic 'Boys Town' site at Glenorchy, run in the tradition of St John Bosco and named for the schoolboy saint Dominic Savio
› Strong vocational and trades pathway plus established music and performing-arts programs, feeding senior students to Guilford Young College for Years 11-12

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. School ends at Year 10 (no Year 11-12); the figure shown is the top secondary day-tuition rate (Years 7-10 = $5,880, 2026), used as the senior-year proxy. Year 7 and Year 12 fields both reflect this Years 7-10 rate.

Emmanuel Christian School

, Rokeby

Christian Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1979

Emmanuel Christian School is a co-educational, non-denominational Christian day school in Rokeby on Hobart's Eastern Shore, serving Kindergarten to Year 10. Opened in 1979 and part of the Christian Schools Tasmania network, it offers Bible-based, parent-controlled education with a notably inclusive all-in-one fee structure.

Y12 fee 2026

$5,785/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$5,785

ICSEA

994

Year levels

Kindergarten to Year 10

Best for: Affordable, all-inclusive fee model on Hobart's Eastern Shore at Rokeby, where secondary tuition ($5,785, 2026) bundles stationery, excursions, camps, swimming and all subject levies

Standout programs

› Affordable, all-inclusive fee model on Hobart's Eastern Shore at Rokeby, where secondary tuition ($5,785, 2026) bundles stationery, excursions, camps, swimming and all subject levies
› Part of Christian Schools Tasmania (CST), the network descended from Calvin Christian School, Australia's first Christian parent-controlled school (Kingston, 1962)
› Parent-controlled, Bible-based Christian education with a Fee Assistance Program; opened 1979 and extended to secondary in 1988

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. School ends at Year 10 (no Year 11-12). year12Fee2026 reflects the top Secondary (Years 7-10) tuition of $5,785 for 2026, taken directly from the school's official fees page, used as the senior-year proxy. ICSEA 994

Common questions

Private Schools FAQs, Hobart

How much do private schools cost in Hobart (Hobart) in 2026?

Elite independent schools (Geelong Grammar, Sydney Grammar, Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College): $42,000-$55,000/year for Year 12. Mid-tier independents: $25,000-$38,000/year. Catholic systemic schools: $4,000-$10,000/year. Boarding adds $25,000-$45,000 on top. Year 7-9 fees typically 30-40% lower than Year 12. Total K-12 cost: $400,000-$650,000 for elite schools, $40,000-$120,000 for Catholic systemic. Add $5,000-$15,000/year for uniforms, IT, camps, music tuition.

When should I apply for a private school?

Elite schools (Scotch, Geelong Grammar, Sydney Grammar): apply at birth or before age 2 for Year 7 entry. Waiting lists at top schools are 1,000+ children. Mid-tier independents: apply 2-4 years before entry year. Catholic systemic: 12-24 months before entry year. Most competitive entry points: Reception (limited places open most spots), Year 7 (start of secondary, biggest intake), Year 11 (VCE/HSC start). Apply to 4-8 schools simultaneously to maximise options.

What's ICSEA and how does it relate to school quality?

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-economic background of a school's community. Average is 1000. Elite private schools typically score 1180-1230. ICSEA correlates strongly with academic outcomes, but it measures family advantage, not school teaching quality. To assess teaching quality, look at "value-added" data (how much the school improves students above their starting point), Education Department websites publish this. A school with ICSEA 1200 should produce strong results; a school with ICSEA 1100 producing strong results is doing more impressive teaching.

Are private school scholarships realistic to get?

Top elite schools: 5-15 academic scholarships per year for Year 7 entry, 200-500 applicants. Highly competitive, typically requires top 1% performance on ASCAS test plus interview. Mid-tier schools: easier scholarships available, often 30-50% fee reduction. Music scholarships at most schools: less competitive than academic, requires 5+ years instrument experience and grade 6-7 AMEB level. Sport scholarships: rare, mostly for boarding. Financial assistance (means-tested): 5-30% of places at most schools. Apply to 3-5 schools simultaneously to maximise chances.

Catholic vs Independent, which should I choose?

Catholic systemic schools (parish-funded): $4,000-$10,000/year, generally similar academic outcomes to mid-tier independents, religious instruction (Catholic but increasingly inclusive), community-focused, lower socio-economic mix. Independent schools (privately governed): $25,000-$55,000/year, broader extracurricular options, smaller classes, more international students, stronger university preparation, higher ATAR outcomes. Catholic congregational schools (Loreto, Xavier, Mary MacKillop College, etc.) bridge the two, Catholic ethos but independent governance, fees $20,000-$35,000. Many families choose Catholic for primary, independent for secondary.

Are private schools worth the cost?

Research is mixed. Australian Productivity Commission analysis shows private schools deliver 5-8 ATAR points improvement over government schools on average, but much of this is explained by socio-economic background, not teaching quality. Top selective government schools (NSW: Sydney Boys/Girls High, James Ruse; VIC: Melbourne High, Mac.Robertson) consistently outperform top private schools at zero cost. Private school benefits are real (network, extracurriculars, smaller classes, pastoral care) but financial cost is significant, $500,000 invested at age 5 instead would be worth $1.5M+ at age 18 for university and house deposit help.

How do I find the best school for my child?

Visit open days at 5-8 schools matching your geographic and budget criteria. Talk to current parents (often more revealing than school marketing). Ask schools for: median ATAR (or NAPLAN value-added data for primary), retention rate from Year 7 to 12, specific strengths in your child's areas of interest, pastoral care approach, school culture. Match school strengths to your child, academic powerhouse for high achievers, more pastoral schools for sensitive children, sport-focused for athletic kids, music-strong for musicians. Don't just pick the highest-fee school.

What's the application process for private schools?

Standard process: 1) Register interest at school website (often $50-$200 fee), 2) Submit application form with academic reports and references (12-24 months before entry typically), 3) Sit assessment test (Cooperative Scholarship Test, AAS test, or school-specific), 4) Attend family interview, 5) Receive offer or waitlist position. Many schools require non-refundable enrolment fee ($1,500-$5,000) to secure place. Most schools require 1 term notice plus a fee of one term's tuition if you change your mind after enrolment.

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