Hobart College vs Mount Carmel College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hobart College
Mount Nelson · Government high school · 11-12
1,369 students · ICSEA 1049
Mount Carmel College
Sandy Bay · Catholic combined · Prep-10
572 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Hobart College Mount Nelson TAS | Mount Carmel College Sandy Bay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 42 | #10 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #377 of 1,472 | #365 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 11-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 1,369 | 572 |
| Girls / boys | 679 / 690 | 572 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | 641 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.5 | 44.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.9 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Mount Nelson 7007 | Sandy Bay 7005 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hobartcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hobart College scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 65.0).
- •Mount Carmel College has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Carmel College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Hobart College is the larger school with 1,369 students compared with 572.
- •Hobart College has grown faster over five years (21% vs 10%).
- •Hobart College is a government school while Mount Carmel 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 College better than Mount Carmel College?
On the Success Index, Hobart College ranks higher (66.0 vs 65.0 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 College and Mount Carmel College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Nelson and Sandy Bay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hobart College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Carmel College has 13.0.
How do Hobart College and Mount Carmel College rank in TAS?
Hobart College is 3rd of 42 and Mount Carmel College is 10th of 51 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.