Launceston College
105-119 Paterson St, Launceston TAS 7250
Launceston College is a government secondary school in Launceston, TAS for Years 11–12 with about 1,259 students. Its ICSEA is 986, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
About this school, from public sources
Public information describes Launceston College as a government senior secondary college in Launceston, Tasmania, catering mainly to Years 11 and 12 (with an optional Year 13). Established in 1913, the college is noted for offering a broad curriculum of over 120 subjects, preparing students for university, TAFE, or the workforce. Public sources note consistent strong outcomes in ATAR results, VET courses, and Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) results, reflecting a comprehensive senior-secondary program.
Often praised
- Wide subject choice (120+ subjects)
- Strong ATAR and TCE results
- Established senior college since 1913
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Calvin School | Launceston | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.3 km | 1,051 | 112 |
| Launceston Big Picture School | Invermay | Public high school | 1.4 km | 1,000 | 105 |
| Newstead College | Elphin | Public high school | 2.3 km | 947 | 571 |
| OneSchool Global - Launceston Campus | Kings Meadows | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.6 km | — | — |
| Newstead Christian School | Newstead | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.7 km | 1,080 | 93 |
| Scotch Oakburn College | Launceston | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.2 km | 1,119 | 1,164 |
| St Patrick’s College - Croagh Patrick Centre | Prospect | Catholic high school | 3.5 km | — | — |
| Launceston Church Grammar School | Mowbray | Independent high school | 3.5 km | 1,094 | 723 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in TAS
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart City High School - Ogilvie Campus | New Town | Public high school · 7-12 | 844 | 987 |
| Rosny College | Rosny | Public high school · 11-12 | 1,118 | 987 |
| Rose Bay High School | Lindisfarne | Public high school · 7-10 | 674 | 982 |
| Elizabeth CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Hobart | Public high school · 11-12 | 862 | 996 |
| Kingston High School | Kingston | Public high school · 7-12 | 631 | 1,000 |
| Launceston Big Picture School | Invermay | Public high school · 9-12 | 105 | 1,000 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.