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Schools in Parramatta

There are 69 schools in Parramatta: 43 primary schools, 16 secondary schools and 5 combined schools. By sector, that is 48 government schools, 13 Catholic schools and 8 independent schools. The suburbs with the most schools are Carlingford, Parramatta, Epping and North Parramatta.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Parramatta

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Parramatta

At a glance

Schools in Parramatta in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 4 to 18.
  • They have about 39,358 students enrolled, 587 per school on average; the largest is The King's School with 2,150.
  • 21 of the 69 schools (30%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 5 schools are single-sex: 4 girls' schools and 1 boys' school.
  • 2 schools are fully or partially selective.

Largest schools in Parramatta

  1. The King's School 2,150 students
  2. Carlingford High School 1,772 students
  3. Arthur Phillip High School 1,636 students
  4. Carlingford West Public School 1,636 students
  5. Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta 1,282 students
Questions

Schools in Parramatta: common questions

How many schools are there in the Parramatta council area?
There are 69 schools in the Parramatta council area, including 43 primary schools, 16 secondary schools and 5 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Parramatta council area?
21 Catholic and independent schools, 30% of all schools in the Parramatta council area. 13 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Parramatta council area?
The King's School, with 2,150 students. Next are Carlingford High School (1,772), Arthur Phillip High School (1,636) and Carlingford West Public School (1,636).
Are there single-sex schools in the Parramatta council area?
Yes: 4 girls' schools and 1 boys' school. The other 64 schools are co-educational.
Are there selective schools in the Parramatta council area?
Yes: 2 schools are fully or partially selective, admitting some or all students by an entrance test.