Hobart College vs Taroona High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 4.2 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
Taroona High School
Taroona · Government high school · 7-12
1,134 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Hobart College Mount Nelson TAS | Taroona High School Taroona TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 42 | #1 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #377 of 1,472 | #141 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,369 | 1,134 |
| Girls / boys | 679 / 690 | 471 / 663 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 285 |
| Year 12 cohort | 641 | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.5 | 79.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.9 | 34.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Nelson 7007 | Taroona 7053 |
| Council area | Hobart | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hobartcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | taroonahigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Taroona High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 66.0).
- •Taroona High School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hobart College is the larger school with 1,369 students compared with 1,134.
- •Hobart College has grown faster over five years (21% vs 2%).
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 Taroona High School?
On the Success Index, Taroona High School ranks higher (75.9 vs 66.0 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 Taroona High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Nelson and Taroona in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hobart College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taroona High School has 13.9.
How do Hobart College and Taroona High School rank in TAS?
Hobart College is 3rd of 42 and Taroona High School is 1st of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.