Head-to-head · 2026
Channel Christian School vs The Friends' 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: Channel Christian School is Christian; The Friends' School is Quaker.
- Gender: Channel Christian School is co-ed; The Friends' School is co-educational.
- The Friends' School offers boarding; Channel Christian School is day-only.
- Year 12 fees differ by $20,519: Channel Christian School is more affordable.
- ICSEA gap of 79: The Friends' School draws from a more advantaged community.
- The Friends' School is the older school (est. 1887 vs 1988).
- Both schools are in Hobart, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Channel Christian School | The Friends' School |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Margate, Hobart | North Hobart, Hobart |
| Sector | Christian | Quaker |
| Gender | co-ed | co-educational |
| Year levels | Kindergarten to Year 6 | Pre-K-Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1070 | 1149 |
| Year 12 fee | $5,241 | $25,760 |
| Year 7 fee | $5,241 | $24,040 |
| Boarding | Day school | Yes |
| Founded | 1988 | 1887 |
| Religion | Christian (non-denominational, Christian Schools Tasmania) | Quaker (Religious Society of Friends) |
All fees verified 11 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
Channel Christian School
Standout strengths
- ›Small K-6 Christian primary (around 137 students) in Margate, south of Hobart in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel region, with a low 1:9 student-teacher ratio
- ›Highest ICSEA of this Hobart group at 1070 - more educationally advantaged than roughly 79% of Australian schools
- ›Guaranteed placement progression to Calvin Christian School (Kingston) for Year 7; founded 1988 as an offshoot of Calvin within Christian Schools Tasmania
Channel Christian School is a small co-educational, non-denominational Christian primary school in Margate, south of Hobart in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel area, serving around 137 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Founded in 1988 as an offshoot of Calvin Christian School, it offers Bible-based primary education with guaranteed Year 7 progression to Calvin.
See full profile →The Friends' School
Standout strengths
- ›Largest Quaker school in the world
- ›One of two Tasmanian schools offering IB Diploma
- ›47 boarders Years 7-12
Quaker co-educational school in North Hobart, Hobart. Largest Quaker school in the world
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is better, Channel Christian School or The Friends' School?
"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, The Friends' School. By 2026 Year 12 fee, Channel Christian School is more affordable. Both are in Hobart. The most meaningful comparison is on culture, programs, transport and entry pathway for your specific child – visit open days and talk to current parents.
What are the 2026 fees for Channel Christian School and The Friends' School?
Channel Christian School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $5,241 (Year 7: $5,241). The Friends' School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $25,760 (Year 7: $24,040). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.
What are the ICSEA scores for Channel Christian School vs The Friends' School?
Channel Christian School has an ICSEA score of 1070; The Friends' School has 1149. The Australian median is 1000. ICSEA measures the socio-educational advantage of the school community – it correlates with academic outcomes but does NOT measure teaching quality or value-add. ICSEA is published by ACARA on MySchool.
Which school is older, Channel Christian School or The Friends' School?
The Friends' School is the older school (founded 1887 vs 1988 for Channel Christian School).
Do Channel Christian School or The Friends' School offer boarding?
Channel Christian School: Day school only. The Friends' School: Yes.
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