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Gunnedah · New South Wales

Schools in Gunnedah

There are 7 schools in Gunnedah: 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 4 government schools, 2 Catholic schools and 1 independent school. Government schools in Gunnedah are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Gunnedah

Private schools in and near Gunnedah, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Gunnedah

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Gunnedah

Specialist

Special schools and other provision

At a glance

Schools in Gunnedah in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 2,189 students enrolled, 313 per school on average; the largest is Gunnedah South Public School with 533.
  • 3 of the 7 schools (43%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Gunnedah

  1. Gunnedah South Public School 533 students
  2. Gunnedah High School 438 students
  3. St Mary's College 411 students
  4. St Xavier's Primary School 366 students
  5. Carinya Christian School Gunnedah 231 students
Questions

Schools in Gunnedah: common questions

How many schools are there in Gunnedah NSW?
There are 7 schools in Gunnedah NSW, including 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Gunnedah NSW?
3 Catholic and independent schools, 43% of all schools in Gunnedah NSW. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Gunnedah NSW?
Gunnedah South Public School, with 533 students. Next are Gunnedah High School (438), St Mary's College (411) and St Xavier's Primary School (366).
Are there single-sex schools in Gunnedah NSW?
No. All 7 schools in Gunnedah NSW take both boys and girls.