Launceston College, Tasmania

Launceston College is a government comprehensive senior secondary school located in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Established in 1913 as the Launceston State High School and subsequently known as Launceston College, the college caters for approximately 1,200 students in Years 11 and 12, and an optional Year 13. The college is administered by the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People.

Launceston College
Launceston College main entrance
Address
107–119 Paterson Street

Launceston, Tasmania

Australia
Coordinates41°26′23″S 147°07′58″E
Information
TypeGovernment comprehensive senior college
Established1913 (1913)
as Launceston State High School
StatusOpen
School districtNorthern
Educational authorityTasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People
OversightOffice of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards & Certification
PrincipalVicki Mackrill
Teaching staff96.4 FTE (2019)
Years11–12; optional Year 13
Enrolment~1,200 (2022)
Campus typeRegional urban area
Colour(s)Black and gold   
Websitelauncestoncollege.education.tas.edu.au
Launceston College, Tasmania
Built1834 (1834)
Tasmanian Heritage Register
Official nameLaunceston College and former Female Factory and Gaol, 107–119 Paterson Street, and part of Paterson Street, Launceston
Reference no.11,010

In 2019 student enrolments were 1,430. The college principal is Vicki Mackrill. The college has an International Student Program.

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