[3] New Town was established in 1919 as Hobart Junior Technical College as a boys' school.

[10][11] The draft master plan for Hobart City High School was released in March 2022 and received over $21 million in government support.

From year 8, students can also choose optional subjects, like arts, technologies and work studies.

[14] Hobart City High School works with Big Picture Learning Australia.

Big Picture is a not-for-profit company which allows students to create a personalised learning program involving internships, individual projects and mentors.