Hobart College vs The Hutchins School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.6 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
The Hutchins School
Sandy Bay · Independent combined · Prep-12
986 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Hobart College Mount Nelson TAS | The Hutchins School Sandy Bay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 42 | #3 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #377 of 1,472 | #126 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 11-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,369 | 986 |
| Girls / boys | 679 / 690 | 0 / 986 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 110 |
| Year 12 cohort | 641 | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.5 | 111.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.9 | 65.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Nelson 7007 | Sandy Bay 7005 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hobartcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.hutchins.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Hutchins School scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 66.0).
- •The Hutchins School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Hutchins School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.0).
- •Hobart College is the larger school with 1,369 students compared with 986.
- •Hobart College has grown faster over five years (21% vs 0%).
- •Hobart College is a government school while The Hutchins 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 Hobart College better than The Hutchins School?
On the Success Index, The Hutchins School ranks higher (78.8 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 The Hutchins School?
About 1.6 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 The Hutchins School has 8.9.
How do Hobart College and The Hutchins School rank in TAS?
Hobart College is 3rd of 42 and The Hutchins School is 3rd of 51 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.