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Schools in Inner West

There are 58 schools in Inner West: 38 primary schools, 11 secondary schools and 6 combined schools. By sector, that is 37 government schools, 13 Catholic schools and 8 independent schools. The suburbs with the most schools are Marrickville, Leichhardt, Annandale and Ashfield.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Inner West

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Inner West

At a glance

Schools in Inner West in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 4 to 18.
  • They have about 25,093 students enrolled, 440 per school on average; the largest is Trinity Grammar School with 2,296.
  • 21 of the 58 schools (36%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 5 schools are single-sex: 5 boys' schools.
  • 4 schools are fully or partially selective.

Largest schools in Inner West

  1. Trinity Grammar School 2,296 students
  2. Newington College 2,072 students
  3. Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham 1,231 students
  4. St Vincent's College Ashfield 1,092 students
  5. Tempe High School 985 students
Questions

Schools in Inner West: common questions

How many schools are there in the Inner West council area?
There are 58 schools in the Inner West council area, including 38 primary schools, 11 secondary schools and 6 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Inner West council area?
21 Catholic and independent schools, 36% of all schools in the Inner West council area. 13 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Inner West council area?
Trinity Grammar School, with 2,296 students. Next are Newington College (2,072), Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham (1,231) and St Vincent's College Ashfield (1,092).
Are there single-sex schools in the Inner West council area?
Yes: 5 boys' schools. The other 53 schools are co-educational.
Are there selective schools in the Inner West council area?
Yes: 4 schools are fully or partially selective, admitting some or all students by an entrance test.