Clarence High School vs Hobart College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 7.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarence High School
Bellerive · Government high school · 7-12
626 students · ICSEA 1021
Hobart College
Mount Nelson · Government high school · 11-12
1,369 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Clarence High School Bellerive TAS | Hobart College Mount Nelson TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 42 | #3 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #525 of 1,472 | #377 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 626 | 1,369 |
| Girls / boys | 316 / 310 | 679 / 690 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 161 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 641 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 94.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 38.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bellerive 7018 | Mount Nelson 7007 |
| Council area | Clarence | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | clarencehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | hobartcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hobart College scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 59.7).
- •Hobart College has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clarence High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.0).
- •Hobart College is the larger school with 1,369 students compared with 626.
- •Hobart College has grown faster over five years (21% vs 11%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clarence High School better than Hobart College?
On the Success Index, Hobart College ranks higher (66.0 vs 59.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clarence High School and Hobart College?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Bellerive and Mount Nelson in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarence High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hobart College has 14.0.
How do Clarence High School and Hobart College rank in TAS?
Clarence High School is 5th of 42 and Hobart College is 3rd of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.