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 / suburb | Hobart CBD, Hobart | North Hobart, Hobart |
| Sector | Anglican | Quaker |
| Gender | girls | co-educational |
| Year levels | ELC-Year 12 | Pre-K-Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1140 | 1149 |
| Year 12 fee | on request | $25,760 |
| Year 7 fee | on request | $24,040 |
| Boarding | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 1892 | 1887 |
| Religion | Anglican Church of Australia | 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).
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)
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
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