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Hobart School Catchment Zones — Check Your Address

Find your Hobart state school catchment by entering your address. This page lists 9 of Hobart's most-searched catchments with suburb median house (or apartment) prices, plus an interactive map covering the full metro area.

Popular Hobart school catchments

Secondary schools

Brighton High School — Brighton
Academic 50/100 · Suburb median house price $597,500

Primary schools

Mount Nelson Primary School — Mount Nelson
Academic 58/100 · Suburb median house price $1,090,000
Albuera Street Primary School — Battery Point
Academic 57/100 · Suburb median apartment price $735,000
Lenah Valley Primary School — Lenah Valley
Academic 55/100 · Suburb median house price $780,350
Princes Street Primary School — Sandy Bay
Academic 55/100 · Suburb median house price $1,110,000
Mount Stuart Primary School — Mount Stuart
Academic 53/100 · Suburb median house price $843,500
Waimea Heights Primary School — Sandy Bay
Academic 53/100 · Suburb median house price $1,110,000
Lindisfarne Primary School — Lindisfarne
Academic 52/100 · Suburb median house price $765,000
Lansdowne Crescent Primary School — West Hobart
Academic 51/100 · Suburb median house price $896,000

Frequently asked questions

How do I find my Hobart school catchment by address?

Enter your home address in the catchment finder. SchoolRank cross-references the address against the Tasmanian Department for Education's published intake areas to show your zoned government primary and high schools, plus the catchment outline on an interactive map.

Do all Hobart schools have catchment zones?

Government primary schools and high schools (years 7-10) have intake areas. Years 11-12 in Tasmania happen at separate 'colleges' which accept students state-wide rather than by catchment. Non-government schools (Catholic, Independent) do not operate by catchment.

Can I enrol in a Hobart school outside my intake area?

Out-of-area enrolments are considered when the school has capacity. Smaller Hobart primaries usually have room for out-of-area students; the most in-demand catchments (Mount Nelson, Sandy Bay, Battery Point) sit closer to capacity and may decline applications.

How accurate is the Hobart catchment data?

Boundaries are sourced from the Tasmanian Department for Education's published intake-area datasets. Always confirm with the school directly before relying on the boundary for a property or enrolment decision.

Do catchment zones affect Hobart house prices?

Sandy Bay, Battery Point, and inner-southern Hobart suburbs (covered by Albuera Street, Princes Street, Mount Stuart catchments) attract a price premium over surrounding areas. The effect is smaller than in mainland capitals but real. Price data here is the median house price for the suburb each school sits in.

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A school catchment zone (also called an intake area or designated neighbourhood zone) determines which government school your child is entitled to attend based on your home address. Use this free tool to instantly check your zoned primary and secondary schools across 4,202 zones in 6 states.

Catchment Zone Guides by State

NSW

Intake areas & out-of-area rules

VIC

Designated neighbourhood zones

QLD

Catchments & enrolment management

Zoned & unzoned schools

TAS

Feeder school pathways

ACT

Priority Enrolment Areas

WA — coming soon NT — coming soon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a school catchment zone?

A school catchment zone (also called an "intake area" or "designated neighbourhood zone") is a geographical boundary that determines which government school your child is entitled to attend based on your home address. Each government primary and secondary school has a defined catchment area. Students living within this zone have guaranteed enrolment at that school, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.

Can I enrol in a school outside my zone?

Yes, you can apply for enrolment at a government school outside your catchment zone, but acceptance is not guaranteed. Out-of-zone applications are typically considered based on available capacity after local (in-zone) students have been enrolled. Some schools have waiting lists or selection criteria for out-of-zone students. Catholic and independent schools operate independently and don't use catchment zones.

How accurate is this data?

Our catchment zone data is sourced directly from official state government education department APIs and datasets. We update this data regularly to reflect the latest boundaries. However, we always recommend verifying your catchment zone directly with your local school or state education department before making enrolment decisions.

When do catchment zones change?

Catchment zones can change when new schools open, existing schools close, or when population growth requires boundary adjustments. State education departments typically review catchment boundaries annually and notify affected families before changes take effect. Major changes usually come into effect at the start of a new school year.

Understanding School Catchment Zones in Australia

What are catchment zones?

Every government school has a geographic boundary determining guaranteed enrolment. States use different names: intake areas (NSW), neighbourhood zones (VIC), catchment areas (QLD).

Government vs non-government

Catchment zones apply to government schools only. Catholic and independent schools set their own criteria — parish membership, siblings, or entrance exams.

Property & catchment zones

Homes within catchments of highly rated schools often command a premium. Check which schools serve any address, with zone maps and quality scores.

Out-of-zone enrolment

You can apply outside your zone, but in-zone students get priority. Policies vary by state — check our state guides for details.