The Friends' School is an independent Quaker co-ed school in North Hobart serving from early years through Year 12.
NAPLAN averaging 29 points above national year-level averages; the result is a B+ overall.
The Friends' School is an independent Quaker co-ed school in North Hobart serving from early years through Year 12. The school follows progressive, inquiry-led teaching within the International Baccalaureate framework, with a strong pastoral focus and genuine community spirit. Families choosing Friends' often value the school's thoughtful approach to learning and support, including dedicated access and inclusion services. Boarding is available via Walker House, making it accessible to families beyond Hobart.
The Friends' School is also known as Thefriends'.
The Friends' School has an overall SchoolRank score of 60.2/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (Good) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1149 (95th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at The Friends' School, Year 3 students averaged 440 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 490, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 571, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 619, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
The Friends' School is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,269 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
The Friends' School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 35% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
The Year 12 completion rate is 99%.
The Friends' School is located in North Hobart, TAS, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1149 (95th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.