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Schools in Tasmania 2026, Public, Private and Catholic Schools Guide for Hobart and Tasmania

Tasmania schools guide 2026: public, private and Catholic schools across Hobart and Tasmania, school zones, NAPLAN results, enrollment processes and how to find schools in Tasmania.

By Tasmania Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Schools in Tasmania 2026, Overview

Tasmania's school system is managed by the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People. The system has a distinctive structure including a dedicated Colleges of Tasmania system for Years 11-12. Here's a guide to Tasmania schools in 2026. education.tas.gov.au

Tasmanian Government Schools

Government primary schools (Kindergarten to Year 6) and high schools (Years 7-10) are the backbone of Tasmanian public education. For Years 11-12, most students attend a Tasmanian Senior Secondary College, Hobart College, Rosny College, Clarence High College, Claremont College (Hobart), Launceston College, Newstead College, Devonport College, Don College (regional). education.tas.gov.au

Selective and High-Performing Schools

Tasmania does not have a separate selective school system, government school enrolment is generally by location. Hobart College is Tasmania's most academically competitive senior secondary college. Claremont College (northern Hobart) and Rosny College (Eastern Shore) are also strong performers. tasc.tas.gov.au

Private Schools

Hutchins School (boys, Anglican, Sandy Bay), The Friends' School (Quaker co-educational, North Hobart), St Michael's Collegiate School (girls, Anglican, Hobart CBD) and Launceston Church Grammar School are Tasmania's leading private schools. Enrolment waiting lists are common. ais.tas.edu.au

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