Mount Carmel College
Mount Carmel College is a Catholic combined school in Sandy Bay, TAS offering Prep-10. With an ICSEA score of 1077, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 572 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% 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 Mount Carmel College compares
By ICSEA, Mount Carmel College ranks 8th of the 57 combined schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Hutchins School, an independent 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. Mount Carmel College scores 1077, above average.
Enrolment and location
Mount Carmel College is a Catholic 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
Mount Carmel College 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 Mount Carmel College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Carmel College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hutchins SchoolIndependent Combined · Sandy Bay | 0.5 km | 1140 | 63 higher | 986 |
| Waimea Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 0.9 km | 1135 | 58 higher | 359 |
| Princes Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 1.2 km | 1150 | 73 higher | 343 |
| Albuera Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Battery Point | 1.3 km | 1133 | 56 higher | 252 |
| Mount Nelson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Nelson | 1.5 km | 1107 | 30 higher | 233 |
| Sandy Bay Infant SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 1.6 km | 1131 | 54 higher | 84 |
| St Michael's Collegiate SchoolIndependent Combined · Hobart | 1.7 km | 1125 | 48 higher | 636 |
| Goulburn Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Hobart | 2.0 km | 1112 | 35 higher | 218 |
| Hobart CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mount Nelson | 2.0 km | 1049 | 28 lower | 1,369 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Carmel College a government school?
No, Mount Carmel College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mount Carmel College offer?
Mount Carmel College offers Prep-10.
What is Mount Carmel College's ICSEA score?
Mount Carmel College has an ICSEA score of 1077, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Carmel College?
Mount Carmel College has 572 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Carmel College?
The nearest schools to Mount Carmel College are The Hutchins School (0.5 km), Waimea Heights Primary School (0.9 km), Princes Street Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Mount Carmel College located?
Mount Carmel College is located in Sandy Bay, TAS 7005. Visit the school website at http://www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au.