Launceston College is a traditional, structured government secondary school serving co-ed students in Launceston.
Launceston College is a traditional, structured government secondary school serving co-ed students in Launceston. It offers three main pathways: vocational education and training (VET), the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE), and the ATAR route to university. The school is known for strong performing arts and sports programs, and provides dedicated learning support services for students who need it. Launceston College suits families looking for a mainstream secondary with established traditions and multiple post-school options under one roof.
Launceston College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,368 students. It offers education for years 11-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Launceston College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Launceston College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
Launceston College is located in Launceston, TAS, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 986 (40th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.