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Schools in Parkes

There are 12 schools in Parkes: 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 4 combined schools. By sector, that is 8 government schools, 3 Catholic schools and 1 independent school. The suburbs with the most schools are Parkes, Peak Hill, Trundle and Bogan Gate.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Parkes

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Parkes

All 4 private schools in Parkes
At a glance

Schools in Parkes in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 2,192 students enrolled, 183 per school on average; the largest is Parkes High School with 467.
  • 4 of the 12 schools (33%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Parkes

  1. Parkes High School 467 students
  2. Parkes Christian School 402 students
  3. Parkes Public School 363 students
  4. Parkes East Public School 281 students
  5. Middleton Public School 173 students
Questions

Schools in Parkes: common questions

How many schools are there in the Parkes council area?
There are 12 schools in the Parkes council area, including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 4 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Parkes council area?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 33% of all schools in the Parkes council area. 3 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Parkes council area?
Parkes High School, with 467 students. Next are Parkes Christian School (402), Parkes Public School (363) and Parkes East Public School (281).
Are there single-sex schools in the Parkes council area?
No. All 12 schools in the Parkes council area take both boys and girls.