The Friends' School
The Friends' School is an independent combined school in North Hobart, TAS offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1149, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,269 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
North Hobart TAS 7000. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Friends' School compares
By ICSEA, The Friends' School ranks 2nd of the 57 combined schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Friends' School - Argyle Street Campus, an independent combined school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. The Friends' School scores 1149, above average.
Enrolment and location
The Friends' School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About North Hobart
The Friends' School is located in North Hobart, TAS, a suburb with a median household income of $1,823/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 2,600.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
North Hobart suburb profileSchools near The Friends' School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Friends' School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · North Hobart | 0.8 km | 1075 | 74 lower | 219 |
| Elizabeth CollegeGovernment Secondary · North Hobart | 1.0 km | 996 | 153 lower | 738 |
| Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Combined · New Town | 1.1 km | 1017 | 132 lower | 934 |
| Mount Stuart Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Stuart | 1.3 km | 1138 | 11 lower | 340 |
| Lansdowne Crescent Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Hobart | 1.5 km | 1130 | 19 lower | 404 |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Combined · Hobart | 1.5 km | 1069 | 80 lower | 951 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Friends' School a government school?
No, The Friends' School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does The Friends' School offer?
The Friends' School offers Prep-12.
What is The Friends' School's ICSEA score?
The Friends' School has an ICSEA score of 1149, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Friends' School?
The Friends' School has 1,269 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Friends' School?
The nearest schools to The Friends' School are The Friends' School - Argyle Street Campus (0.2 km), Campbell Street Primary School (0.8 km), Lambert School (0.9 km).
Where is The Friends' School located?
The Friends' School is located in North Hobart, TAS 7000. Visit the school website at http://www.friends.tas.edu.au.