In 1967 the Launceston State High School changed to being Launceston Matriculation College, catering just for years 11 and 12. In 1980 it became the Paterson Street campus of Launceston Community College (an amalgam of years 11 and 12, TAFE and Adult Education). In 1987 it became a separate institution again, Launceston College, catering for just years 11 and 12.;;;;As a result of the State Government's Tasmania Tomorrow initiative, Launceston College in 2009 became a campus for the Tasmanian Academy.;;