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Private schools in Tasmania
Tasmania's independent sector centres on Hobart — The Hutchins School, St Michael's Collegiate, Friends' School, Fahan + Mt Carmel — plus Launceston schools (Scotch Oakburn, Launceston Grammar). Year 12 is the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE).
Schools tracked
10
Boarding
5
50% offer boarding
Median Y12 fee
$19,820
Range $6,500 – $25,760
Senior credential
TCE
Year 12 qualification
Tasmania private school sector — what to know
Tasmanian independent schools tend to have lower fees than the mainland equivalents ($15-25k Year 12 typical) reflecting the smaller state market. The University of Tasmania receives the largest share of graduates; mainland flow is significant for top-tier students.
Authoritative source: Independent Schools Tasmania (IST).
Sector breakdown — Tasmania
Anglican
3
schools
Catholic
3
schools
Independent
2
schools
Quaker
1
school
Christian
1
school
All 10 Tasmania private schools, ranked by ICSEA
| # | School | Suburb | Sector | Gender | ICSEA | Y12 fee | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Friends' School | North Hobart | Independent | co-educational | 1158 | $22k | Yes |
| 2 | Fahan School | Sandy Bay | Independent | girls | 1154 | $25k | — |
| 3 | The Friends' School | North Hobart | Quaker | co-educational | 1149 | $26k | Yes |
| 4 | St Michael's Collegiate School | Hobart | Anglican | girls | 1147 | $20k | Yes |
| 5 | St Michael's Collegiate School | Hobart CBD | Anglican | girls | 1140 | — | Yes |
| 6 | The Hutchins School | Sandy Bay | Anglican | boys | 1135 | — | Yes |
| 7 | Mount Carmel College | Sandy Bay | Catholic | girls (co-ed K-Year 2) | 1077 | — | — |
| 8 | Calvin Christian School | Kingston | Christian | co-educational | 1072 | $7k | — |
| 9 | St Mary's College Hobart | Hobart CBD | Catholic | girls | 1062 | $7k | — |
| 10 | Guilford Young College | Glenorchy | Catholic | co-educational | 1017 | $7k | — |