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Schools in Walgett

There are 8 schools in Walgett: 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 7 government schools and 1 Catholic school. The suburbs with the most schools are Walgett, Burren Junction, Carinda and Collarenebri.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Walgett

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Walgett

At a glance

Schools in Walgett in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 4 to 18.
  • They have about 767 students enrolled, 96 per school on average; the largest is Lightning Ridge Central School with 311.
  • 1 of the 8 schools (13%) is Catholic or independent and charges fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Walgett

  1. Lightning Ridge Central School 311 students
  2. St Joseph's Primary School 134 students
  3. Walgett Community College - Primary School 97 students
  4. Walgett Community College - High School 83 students
  5. Collarenebri Central School 68 students
Questions

Schools in Walgett: common questions

How many schools are there in the Walgett council area?
There are 8 schools in the Walgett council area, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Walgett council area?
1 Catholic and independent school, 13% of all schools in the Walgett council area. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Walgett council area?
Lightning Ridge Central School, with 311 students. Next are St Joseph's Primary School (134), Walgett Community College - Primary School (97) and Walgett Community College - High School (83).
Are there single-sex schools in the Walgett council area?
No. All 8 schools in the Walgett council area take both boys and girls.