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Schools in Camden

There are 36 schools in Camden: 20 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 5 combined schools. By sector, that is 24 government schools, 5 Catholic schools and 7 independent schools. The suburbs with the most schools are Camden, Oran Park, Cobbitty and Mount Annan.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Camden

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Camden

Independent special school

Mater Dei School

Camden

Ungraded classes · boys and girls

At a glance

Schools in Camden in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 26,643 students enrolled, 740 per school on average; the largest is Oran Park High School with 1,579.
  • 12 of the 36 schools (33%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is fully or partially selective.

Largest schools in Camden

  1. Oran Park High School 1,579 students
  2. St Gregory's College Campbelltown 1,442 students
  3. Oran Park Public School 1,407 students
  4. Elizabeth Macarthur High School 1,400 students
  5. Oran Park Anglican College 1,191 students
Questions

Schools in Camden: common questions

How many schools are there in the Camden council area?
There are 36 schools in the Camden council area, including 20 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 5 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Camden council area?
12 Catholic and independent schools, 33% of all schools in the Camden council area. 5 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Camden council area?
Oran Park High School, with 1,579 students. Next are St Gregory's College Campbelltown (1,442), Oran Park Public School (1,407) and Elizabeth Macarthur High School (1,400).
Are there single-sex schools in the Camden council area?
No. All 36 schools in the Camden council area take both boys and girls.
Are there selective schools in the Camden council area?
Yes: 1 school is fully or partially selective, admitting some or all students by an entrance test.