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Schools in Byron Bay

There are 5 schools in Byron Bay: 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 2 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 2 independent schools. Government schools in Byron Bay 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 Byron Bay

Private schools in and near Byron, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Byron Bay

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Byron Bay

At a glance

Schools in Byron Bay in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 2,083 students enrolled, 417 per school on average; the largest is Byron Bay High School with 820.
  • 3 of the 5 schools (60%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Byron Bay

  1. Byron Bay High School 820 students
  2. Byron Bay Public School 461 students
  3. Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School 382 students
  4. St Finbarr's Primary School 325 students
  5. Byron Community Primary School 95 students
Questions

Schools in Byron Bay: common questions

How many schools are there in Byron Bay NSW?
There are 5 schools in Byron Bay NSW, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Byron Bay NSW?
3 Catholic and independent schools, 60% of all schools in Byron Bay NSW. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Byron Bay NSW?
Byron Bay High School, with 820 students. Next are Byron Bay Public School (461), Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School (382) and St Finbarr's Primary School (325).
Are there single-sex schools in Byron Bay NSW?
No. All 5 schools in Byron Bay NSW take both boys and girls.