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Schools in Clarence Valley

There are 36 schools in Clarence Valley: 27 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 3 combined schools. By sector, that is 27 government schools, 5 Catholic schools and 4 independent schools. The suburbs with the most schools are Grafton, South Grafton, Maclean and Clarenza.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Clarence Valley

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Clarence Valley

At a glance

Schools in Clarence Valley in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 7,441 students enrolled, 207 per school on average; the largest is Grafton High School with 768.
  • 9 of the 36 schools (25%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is single-sex: 1 boys' school.
  • 1 school is fully or partially selective.

Largest schools in Clarence Valley

  1. Grafton High School 768 students
  2. Maclean High School 689 students
  3. South Grafton High School 639 students
  4. McAuley Catholic College 602 students
  5. South Grafton Public School 564 students
Questions

Schools in Clarence Valley: common questions

How many schools are there in the Clarence Valley council area?
There are 36 schools in the Clarence Valley council area, including 27 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 3 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Clarence Valley council area?
9 Catholic and independent schools, 25% of all schools in the Clarence Valley council area. 5 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Clarence Valley council area?
Grafton High School, with 768 students. Next are Maclean High School (689), South Grafton High School (639) and McAuley Catholic College (602).
Are there single-sex schools in the Clarence Valley council area?
Yes: 1 boys' school. The other 35 schools are co-educational.
Are there selective schools in the Clarence Valley council area?
Yes: 1 school is fully or partially selective, admitting some or all students by an entrance test.