Elizabeth College vs The Friends' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 991 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth College
North Hobart · Government high school · 11-12
738 students · ICSEA 996
The Friends' School
North Hobart · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,269 students · ICSEA 1149
| Measure | Elizabeth College North Hobart TAS | The Friends' School North Hobart TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 42 | #2 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #835 of 1,472 | #116 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 11-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 738 | 1,269 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 353 | 648 / 621 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | 355 | 138 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1149 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.2 | 128.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 69.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | North Hobart 7000 | North Hobart 7000 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | elizabethcollege.tas.edu.au/ | www.friends.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Friends' School scores higher on the Success Index (79.8 vs 45.5).
- •The Friends' School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Friends' School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.1).
- •The Friends' School is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 738.
- •The Friends' School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -18%).
- •Elizabeth College is a government school while The Friends' School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Elizabeth College better than The Friends' School?
On the Success Index, The Friends' School ranks higher (79.8 vs 45.5 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 Elizabeth College and The Friends' School?
About 991 m in a straight line, between North Hobart and North Hobart in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Friends' School has 9.9.
How do Elizabeth College and The Friends' School rank in TAS?
Elizabeth College is 14th of 42 and The Friends' School is 2nd of 51 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.