Head-to-head · 2026
Fahan School vs Mount Carmel College
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: Fahan School is Independent (Non-denominational Christian ethos); Mount Carmel College is Catholic (Sisters of Charity).
- Gender: Fahan School is girls; Mount Carmel College is girls (co-ed K-Year 2).
- ICSEA gap of 77: Fahan School draws from a more advantaged community.
- Both schools are in Hobart, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Fahan School | Mount Carmel College |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Sandy Bay, Hobart | Sandy Bay, Hobart |
| Sector | Independent (Non-denominational Christian ethos) | Catholic (Sisters of Charity) |
| Gender | girls | girls (co-ed K-Year 2) |
| Year levels | Pre-K-Year 12 | K-Year 10 |
| ICSEA | 1154 | 1077 |
| Year 12 fee | $25,000 | on request |
| Year 7 fee | $22,840 | $5,661 |
| Boarding | Day school | Day school |
| Founded | 1935 | 1942 |
| Religion | Non-denominational with Christian ethos | Roman Catholic (Sisters of Charity) |
All fees verified 11 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
Fahan School
Standout strengths
- ›Small intimate enrolment (~430 students)
- ›Named after Irish village Fahan, Co. Donegal
- ›Strong rowing and aquatic sports program
Independent (Non-denominational Christian ethos) girls school in Sandy Bay, Hobart. Small intimate enrolment (~430 students)
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Standout strengths
- ›Founded by Sisters of Charity 1942
- ›K-Year 10 only - students continue at Guilford Young College for senior years
- ›Co-ed K-2, girls only Years 3-10
Catholic (Sisters of Charity) girls (co-ed K-Year 2) school in Sandy Bay, Hobart. Founded by Sisters of Charity 1942
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