Mount Carmel College vs St Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel College
Sandy Bay · Catholic combined · Prep-10
572 students · ICSEA 1077
St Mary's College
Hobart · Catholic combined · Prep-12
951 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Mount Carmel College Sandy Bay TAS | St Mary's College Hobart TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 51 | #11 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #365 of 1,259 | #396 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 572 | 951 |
| Girls / boys | 572 / 0 | 951 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 87.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 50.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Sandy Bay 7005 | Hobart 7000 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au | www.smc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel College scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 63.8).
- •Mount Carmel College has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.0).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 951 students compared with 572.
- •Mount Carmel College has grown faster over five years (10% vs 4%).
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 Mount Carmel College better than St Mary's College?
On the Success Index, Mount Carmel College ranks higher (65.0 vs 63.8 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 Mount Carmel College and St Mary's College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Sandy Bay and Hobart in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Carmel College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's College has 10.8.
How do Mount Carmel College and St Mary's College rank in TAS?
Mount Carmel College is 10th of 51 and St Mary's College is 11th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.