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Schools in Sandy Bay

There are 6 schools in Sandy Bay: 3 primary schools and 3 combined schools. By sector, that is 3 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 2 independent schools. Government schools in Sandy Bay are run by the Tasmania education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Sandy Bay

Independent primary and secondary school

Fahan School

Prep to Year 12 · girls

Private schools in and near Hobart, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Sandy Bay

At a glance

Schools in Sandy Bay in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 4 to 18.
  • They have about 2,763 students enrolled, 461 per school on average; the largest is The Hutchins School with 986.
  • 3 of the 6 schools (50%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 3 schools are single-sex: 2 girls' schools and 1 boys' school.

Largest schools in Sandy Bay

  1. The Hutchins School 986 students
  2. Mount Carmel College 572 students
  3. Fahan School 419 students
  4. Waimea Heights Primary School 359 students
  5. Princes Street Primary School 343 students
Questions

Schools in Sandy Bay: common questions

How many schools are there in Sandy Bay TAS?
There are 6 schools in Sandy Bay TAS, including 3 primary schools and 3 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Sandy Bay TAS?
3 Catholic and independent schools, 50% of all schools in Sandy Bay TAS. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Sandy Bay TAS?
The Hutchins School, with 986 students. Next are Mount Carmel College (572), Fahan School (419) and Waimea Heights Primary School (359).
Are there single-sex schools in Sandy Bay TAS?
Yes: 2 girls' schools and 1 boys' school. The other 3 schools are co-educational.