The Hutchins School
The Hutchins School is an independent combined school in Sandy Bay, TAS offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1140, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 986 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Sandy Bay TAS 7005. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Hutchins School compares
By ICSEA, The Hutchins School ranks 3rd of the 57 combined schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Carmel College, a Catholic combined school 0.5 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 Hutchins School scores 1140, above average.
Enrolment and location
The Hutchins 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 Sandy Bay
The Hutchins School is located in Sandy Bay, TAS, a suburb with a median household income of $1,915/wk and median rent of $418/wk. Population: 12,315.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sandy Bay suburb profileSchools near The Hutchins School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Hutchins School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel CollegeCatholic Combined · Sandy Bay | 0.5 km | 1077 | 63 lower | 572 |
| Waimea Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 0.6 km | 1135 | 5 lower | 359 |
| Mount Nelson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Nelson | 1.0 km | 1107 | 33 lower | 233 |
| Princes Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 1.2 km | 1150 | 10 higher | 343 |
| Hobart CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mount Nelson | 1.6 km | 1049 | 91 lower | 1,369 |
| Sandy Bay Infant SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 1.6 km | 1131 | 9 lower | 84 |
| Albuera Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Battery Point | 1.7 km | 1133 | 7 lower | 252 |
| St Michael's Collegiate SchoolIndependent Combined · Hobart | 2.1 km | 1125 | 15 lower | 636 |
| Fahan SchoolIndependent Combined · Sandy Bay | 2.2 km | 1154 | 14 higher | 419 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Hutchins School a government school?
No, The Hutchins School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does The Hutchins School offer?
The Hutchins School offers Prep-12.
What is The Hutchins School's ICSEA score?
The Hutchins School has an ICSEA score of 1140, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Hutchins School?
The Hutchins School has 986 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Hutchins School?
The nearest schools to The Hutchins School are Mount Carmel College (0.5 km), Waimea Heights Primary School (0.6 km), Mount Nelson Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is The Hutchins School located?
The Hutchins School is located in Sandy Bay, TAS 7005. Visit the school website at http://www.hutchins.tas.edu.au.