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Launceston · Tasmania

Schools in Launceston

There are 5 schools in Launceston: 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 1 government school, 1 Catholic school and 3 independent schools. Government schools in Launceston are run by the Tasmania education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Launceston

Independent primary and secondary school

John Calvin School

Prep to Year 10 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Launceston, with fees

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Launceston

At a glance

Schools in Launceston in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 2,075 students enrolled, 415 per school on average; the largest is Launceston College with 1,368.
  • 4 of the 5 schools (80%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Launceston

  1. Launceston College 1,368 students
  2. Sacred Heart Catholic School 390 students
  3. John Calvin School 112 students
  4. The Launceston Preparatory School 112 students
  5. Tamar Valley Steiner School 93 students
Questions

Schools in Launceston: common questions

How many schools are there in Launceston TAS?
There are 5 schools in Launceston TAS, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Launceston TAS?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 80% of all schools in Launceston TAS. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Launceston TAS?
Launceston College, with 1,368 students. Next are Sacred Heart Catholic School (390), John Calvin School (112) and The Launceston Preparatory School (112).
Are there single-sex schools in Launceston TAS?
No. All 5 schools in Launceston TAS take both boys and girls.