Read our Welcome to Mount Carmel College for a description of how we inspire our students to flourish.
We have a very proud record of academic achievement and an important focus on spiritual growth.
For those parents considering sending their daughter to Mount Carmel, you may also be interested to read about the Why an All Girls School page.

While enrolment preference is given to Catholic families, our College community is an inclusive one.
We are proud of the many students who have come to us from other Catholic, Independent and Government schools.

Currently there are 599 students spanning all year levels from Kindergarten to Year 10.
Classes vary in size, upwards from 20 students depending on the year level and subject.
The College has a number of teacher assistants to provide additional support where needed.

Educational research coupled with our experience tells us that single-sex education offers girls the greatest chance to challenge stereotypes, develop strong self-worth and build confidence to thrive in school and beyond.
For more information on the advantages of an all-girl environment, please visit Why Choose a Girls School? page.

Prospective students and their families are warmly invited to book a tour of our school during term.
Tours are conducted by our students.
Once an application is received, you and your child/children will be invited to have an interview with our Principal.
You are also welcome to book an informal interview with the Principal before deciding to enrol. Simply request this when you complete our Enrolment Form.

Preference for enrolment is determined by the prioritised order listed in the Catholic Education Enrolment Policy. If you are keen to secure a place, you will need to submit an Enrolment Form, preferably before April of the year preceding entry.

No, our last cohort of boys finished at Mount Carmel in 2023.
Our Early Learning Centre is available for girls and boys from 3 years of age running 5 days a week.

Details of fees can be found here.

A school-leased laptop is required for all students from Years 7 to 10. Class sets of iPads and laptops are provided by the College for students in Years 3 to 6. Information on the College’s ICT program is available by clicking here.
Any additional book and stationery requirements can be purchased wherever they are found to be cheapest.

As part of its Fees & Charges Policy, Mount Carmel College fully supports the principle adopted by all Catholic schools that Catholic children should not be excluded from Catholic schools if their parents’/carers’ are unable to pay school fees.
We therefore warmly encourage Catholic parents and carers to contact us if they find themselves in this position for whatever reason.

Mount Carmel College offers a range of specialist classes commencing in our Early Learning Centre through to Year 6 including Japanese, Music, Dance, Physical Education and Library.
In Years 7 and 8, students explore a wide range of subjects, including our specially tailored program developed for Year 8 students, STRIVE.
Years 9 and 10 offer deeper learning and greater choice through diverse electives.
Visit our Secondary page for more information on subjects.

The following time allocations are an approximate guide:

• Prep – Year 2: approximately 10mins per night – read to parents and shared reading
• Years 3-4:  approximately 15mins per night (1 to 1.25 hours per week)
• Year 5: approximately 20mins per night (1.45 hours per week)
• Year 6: approximately 30mins per night (2.5 hours per week)

Some weeks secondary students will have more or less homework than the following guide, but should not be required to spend a lot more time than this on homework on a regular basis:

• Year 7: approximately 45 mins per night (4 hours per week)
• Year 8: approximately 55 mins per night (4.5 hours per week)
• Year 9: approximately 65 mins per night (5.5 hours per week)
• Year 10: approximately 70 mins per night (6 hours per week)

There is no homework set for school holidays.

School fees include excursions, co-curricular activities and learn-to-swims programs.

In Primary School, there are excursions in every year level and overnight camps from Year 4 and up.

There may be occasions where educational/excursion opportunities arise which are not covered by the annual fees. For example, Year 6 students have an annual trip to Canberra which requires an additional payment. Years 9 and 10 students who have chosen the Athlete Development, Outdoor & Environmental Studies and/or a VET elective pay a supplementary subsidy for their special activities and training, and those choosing Japanese as an elective in Years 9 and 10 may have the optional opportunity to travel to Japan, but will also need to pay an additional amount for this.

We have learning support and extension programs for individuals and groups from Kinder to Year 10, with a number of special programs such as Letters & Sounds, and Spelling Mastery.

The co-curricular program is an important part of life at Mount Carmel, giving students the opportunity to develop beyond the classroom.
Our students are are encouraged to embrace a range of co-curricular activities including music, performing arts, academic, leadership, public service and outreach initiatives. To learn more about the co-curricular activities we have on offer please visit our co-curricular page.

In addition to compulsory Health and Physical Education lessons, students at Mount Carmel College are offered a variety of opportunities to be physically active through the extensive and varied co-curricular sports program.
Students are encouraged to participate in sport to develop new interests and skills, increase their social network, foster teamwork and build leadership abilities.  In sport we promote enjoyment, inclusion and social connection, with the hope that students have fun and enjoy a lifelong participation in physical activity.
To learn more about the sports we offer students, please visit our co-curricular sports page.

Students at Mount Carmel have the opportunity to enhance their musical ability through private or shared tuition and by participating in the musical life of the College.
We offer private music tuition taught by our specialist music tutors in a wide variety of instruments.
Lessons are held weekly and scheduled before, during or after school in consultation with the music tutor, class teacher and student.
To learn more about our music tuition program, please visit our music tuition page.

At Mount Carmel College, student wellbeing sits at the heart of everything we do. Learning and wellbeing go hand in hand. We believe every child can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Pastoral care is a key part of school life and our students are supported by the College Leadership Team, Heads of House and Class and Clan teachers.
We also have a College Counsellor and Psychologist based on site.
Further information on our Wellbeing program is available on our Wellbeing page.

Our goal is to create a positive and safe school where students feel supported and learn behaviours that reflect our values.
Mount Carmel College does not tolerate bullying  and recognises its duty to students to provide a safe and positive learning environment where individual differences and diversity within the College is respected and accepted.
A School-wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) is a whole-school framework that brings school communities together to create safe, supportive, and positive learning environments.
It encourages a consistent and proactive approach to improving social, emotional, and academic outcomes.
Mount Carmel College also uses a Restorative Practice approach in building, maintaining and restoring relationships.
Restorative Practice aligns closely with the principles of SWPBS, as both approaches focus on promoting positive behaviour through proactive strategies, clear expectations, and supportive relationships.
SWPBS provides a framework for creating a consistent and predictable environment where respectful and responsible behaviour is explicitly taught, modelled and reinforced.

Our school follows the Tasmanian Catholic Education Commission policies on Anti-Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying; and Cyber bullying.
All students, staff and parents are also expected to adhere to the Mount Carmel College Creed of Rights & Responsibilities

Parents either park on the surrounding streets such as Sandy Bay Road, Nelson Road, Earl Street or opposite at Wrest Point Casino or they can drop their children off in our dedicated “Kiss & Drop” zone in Quorn Street (the back entrance to our property).
Parents are only permitted to use the front car park when a child is sick or they need to collect them for an appointment during school hours.

Mount Carmel College has seven dedicated buses servicing Hobart, the Eastern Shore, Northern and Southern suburbs.
The buses are private and dedicated services, meaning only Mount Carmel students travel on the buses.
To find out more, please see our Bus Information page.

The arrival and departure points for Mount Carmel are at the back of the school in Quorn Street, Nelson Road or at the bottom of the stairs in front of the school on Sandy Bay Road.
The Metro public bus stop is right outside the school on Sandy Bay Road.

The school day for Kindergarten commences at 8.45am and concludes at 3.05pm
The school day for our Primary classes (Prep – Year 6) commences at 8.45am and concludes at 3.05pm.
The school day for the Secondary students (Years 7 – 10) commences at 8.40am and concludes at 3.20pm.

Yes, a uniform is compulsory for all students at the school, from our Early Learning Centre right through to Year 10.
See the Uniform page for full details on what is to be worn and the uniform requirements.

Lourdes (Green), Carmel (Yellow) and Loreto (Red).

Yes, our canteen is open every day until 1.30pm for over-the-counter sales at both recess and lunch.
The College uses an online ordering system called Qkr by Mastercard (pronounced ‘quicker’). Lunches can be ordered and paid for via the Qkr app which also allows for lunches to be pre-ordered days ahead.
See the menu and find out more on our Canteen page.

Mount Carmel students have a guaranteed place for Years 11 and 12 at Guilford Young College – Tasmania’s only Catholic Co-educational Senior Secondary College.

Parents can now notify the College quickly and easily through our online absence reporting form. This will send an email to the College and a confirmation email to the parent.

The View newsletter is emailed to parents on a fortnightly basis with informative articles and events that will be happening in the weeks ahead.
It is therefore very important that we have parents’ email addresses (please email us if you think we may not have your email address or it needs updating).
We also have a Facebook page and Instagram account where we post photos and news of events and activities.