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Bourke · New South Wales

Schools in Bourke

There are 5 schools in Bourke: 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 3 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school. Government schools in Bourke are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Bourke

Private schools in and near Bourke, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Bourke

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Bourke

At a glance

Schools in Bourke in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 419 students enrolled, 84 per school on average; the largest is Bourke Public School with 145.
  • 2 of the 5 schools (40%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is single-sex: 1 girls' school.

Largest schools in Bourke

  1. Bourke Public School 145 students
  2. Bourke High School 134 students
  3. St Ignatius' Parish School 90 students
  4. Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education 47 students
  5. Koinonia Christian Academy 3 students
Questions

Schools in Bourke: common questions

How many schools are there in Bourke NSW?
There are 5 schools in Bourke NSW, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Bourke NSW?
2 Catholic and independent schools, 40% of all schools in Bourke NSW. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Bourke NSW?
Bourke Public School, with 145 students. Next are Bourke High School (134), St Ignatius' Parish School (90) and Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education (47).
Are there single-sex schools in Bourke NSW?
Yes: 1 girls' school. The other 4 schools are co-educational.