Scotch Oakburn College vs St Michael's Collegiate School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 161 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Scotch Oakburn College
Newstead · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,164 students · ICSEA 1119
St Michael's Collegiate School
Hobart · Independent combined · Prep-12
636 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Scotch Oakburn College Newstead TAS | St Michael's Collegiate School Hobart TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 51 | #6 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #155 of 1,259 | #275 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,164 | 636 |
| Girls / boys | 597 / 567 | 636 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | 63 |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | 70 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.6 | 61.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 83.5 | 44.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Newstead 7250 | Hobart 7000 |
| Council area | Launceston | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.soc.tas.edu.au | www.collegiate.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Scotch Oakburn College scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 69.4).
- •St Michael's Collegiate School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scotch Oakburn College is the larger school with 1,164 students compared with 636.
- •Scotch Oakburn College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -7%).
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 Scotch Oakburn College better than St Michael's Collegiate School?
On the Success Index, Scotch Oakburn College ranks higher (77.0 vs 69.4 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 Scotch Oakburn College and St Michael's Collegiate School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Newstead and Hobart in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Scotch Oakburn College has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Collegiate School has 10.4.
How do Scotch Oakburn College and St Michael's Collegiate School rank in TAS?
Scotch Oakburn College is 4th of 51 and St Michael's Collegiate School is 6th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.