Head-to-head · 2026

St Michael's Collegiate 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: St Michael's Collegiate School is Anglican; The Friends' School is Quaker.
  • Gender: St Michael's Collegiate School is girls; The Friends' School is co-educational.
  • Both schools are in Hobart, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric St Michael's Collegiate School The Friends' School
City / suburbHobart CBD, HobartNorth Hobart, Hobart
SectorAnglicanQuaker
Gendergirlsco-educational
Year levelsELC-Year 12Pre-K-Year 12
ICSEA11401149
Year 12 feeon request$25,760
Year 7 feeon request$24,040
BoardingYesYes
Founded18921887
ReligionAnglican Church of AustraliaQuaker (Religious Society of Friends)

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

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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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

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