Head-to-head · 2026

Calvin Christian School vs St Michael's Collegiate School

Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Hobart. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 11 June 2026.

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At a glance

The headline differences

  • Sector: Calvin Christian School is Christian; St Michael's Collegiate School is Anglican.
  • Gender: Calvin Christian School is co-educational; St Michael's Collegiate School is girls.
  • St Michael's Collegiate School offers boarding; Calvin Christian School is day-only.
  • ICSEA gap of 68: St Michael's Collegiate School draws from a more advantaged community.
  • St Michael's Collegiate School is the older school (est. 1892 vs 1962).
  • Both schools are in Hobart, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric Calvin Christian School St Michael's Collegiate School
City / suburbKingston, HobartHobart CBD, Hobart
SectorChristianAnglican
Genderco-educationalgirls
Year levelsK-Year 12ELC-Year 12
ICSEA10721140
Year 12 fee$7,467on request
Year 7 fee$7,044on request
BoardingDay schoolYes
Founded19621892
ReligionNon-denominational Reformed ChristianAnglican Church of Australia

All fees verified 11 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).

Calvin Christian School

Standout strengths

  • Australia's first Christian parent-controlled school
  • Part of Christian Schools Tasmania network
  • Modest fees relative to peer Christian schools

Christian co-educational school in Kingston, Hobart. Australia's first Christian parent-controlled school

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St Michael's Collegiate School

Standout strengths

  • Operated by the Sisters of the Church (Anglican)
  • Up to 40 boarders Years 5-12
  • 5-day, 7-day and casual boarding options

Anglican girls school in Hobart CBD, Hobart. Operated by the Sisters of the Church (Anglican)

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