Hobart City High School vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 856 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hobart City High School
New Town · Government high school · 7-12
844 students · ICSEA 987
Sacred Heart College
New Town · Catholic combined · Prep-10
934 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Hobart City High School New Town TAS | Sacred Heart College New Town TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 42 | #24 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #774 of 1,472 | #757 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 844 | 934 |
| Girls / boys | 408 / 436 | 480 / 454 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 161 | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.6 | 74.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 49.7 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | New Town 7008 | New Town 7008 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hobartcityhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.shc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hobart City High School scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 45.4).
- •Sacred Heart College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hobart City High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.5).
- •Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 934 students compared with 844.
- •Hobart City High School is a government school while Sacred Heart College is a catholic 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 Hobart City High School better than Sacred Heart College?
On the Success Index, Hobart City High School ranks higher (48.4 vs 45.4 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 Hobart City High School and Sacred Heart College?
About 856 m in a straight line, between New Town and New Town in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hobart City High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart College has 12.5.
How do Hobart City High School and Sacred Heart College rank in TAS?
Hobart City High School is 11th of 42 and Sacred Heart College is 24th of 51 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.