TAS · Government Secondary
Hobart City High School
New Town 7008 · 7-12
Hobart City High School is a government secondary school in New Town, TAS offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 987, it sits in the 41st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 844 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
How Hobart City High School compares
By ICSEA, Hobart City High School ranks 15th of the 47 secondary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is New Town Primary School, a government primary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Hobart City High School scores 987 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Hobart City High School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
Schools near Hobart City High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hobart City High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Town Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · New Town | 0.3 km | 1057 | 70 higher | 305 |
| Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Combined · New Town | 0.9 km | 1017 | 30 higher | 934 |
| Bowen Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moonah | 1.0 km | 973 | 14 lower | 212 |
| Hilliard Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · West Moonah | 1.1 km | 1012 | 25 higher | 248 |
| Lenah Valley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lenah Valley | 1.1 km | 1080 | 93 higher | 525 |
| St Therese's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Moonah | 1.2 km | 1035 | 48 higher | 207 |
| The Friends' SchoolIndependent Combined · North Hobart | 1.9 km | 1149 | 162 higher | 1,269 |
| Moonah Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Derwent Park | 1.9 km | 942 | 45 lower | 214 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hobart City High School a government school?
Yes, Hobart City High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hobart City High School offer?
Hobart City High School offers 7-12.
What is Hobart City High School's ICSEA score?
Hobart City High School has an ICSEA score of 987, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hobart City High School?
Hobart City High School has 844 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hobart City High School?
The nearest schools to Hobart City High School are New Town Primary School (0.3 km), Hobart City High School Sub-Campus (0.4 km), Sacred Heart College (0.9 km).
Where is Hobart City High School located?
Hobart City High School is located in New Town, TAS 7008. Visit the school website at https://www.hobartcityhigh.education.tas.edu.au/.