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Schools in Georges River

There are 47 schools in Georges River: 31 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 32 government schools, 9 Catholic schools and 6 independent schools. The suburbs with the most schools are Hurstville, Kogarah, Peakhurst and Blakehurst.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Georges River

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Georges River

Independent primary school

Arkana College

Kingsgrove

Kindergarten to Year 6 · boys and girls

All 15 private schools in Georges River
At a glance

Schools in Georges River in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 21,468 students enrolled, 467 per school on average; the largest is Marist Catholic College Penshurst with 1,343.
  • 15 of the 47 schools (32%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 2 schools are single-sex: 2 girls' schools.
  • 1 school is fully or partially selective.

Largest schools in Georges River

  1. Marist Catholic College Penshurst 1,343 students
  2. Hurstville Public School 1,048 students
  3. Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls 1,043 students
  4. Blakehurst High School 1,013 students
  5. Beverly Hills Girls High School 1,003 students
Questions

Schools in Georges River: common questions

How many schools are there in the Georges River council area?
There are 47 schools in the Georges River council area, including 31 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Georges River council area?
15 Catholic and independent schools, 32% of all schools in the Georges River council area. 9 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Georges River council area?
Marist Catholic College Penshurst, with 1,343 students. Next are Hurstville Public School (1,048), Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls (1,043) and Blakehurst High School (1,013).
Are there single-sex schools in the Georges River council area?
Yes: 2 girls' schools. The other 45 schools are co-educational.
Are there selective schools in the Georges River council area?
Yes: 1 school is fully or partially selective, admitting some or all students by an entrance test.