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Kempsey · New South Wales

Schools in Kempsey

There are 5 schools in Kempsey: 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 4 government schools and 1 independent school. Government schools in Kempsey 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 Kempsey

Private schools in and near Kempsey, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Kempsey

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Kempsey

At a glance

Schools in Kempsey in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 1,706 students enrolled, 341 per school on average; the largest is Kempsey High School with 584.
  • 1 of the 5 schools (20%) is Catholic or independent and charges fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Kempsey

  1. Kempsey High School 584 students
  2. Kempsey Adventist School 458 students
  3. Melville High School 355 students
  4. Kempsey East Public School 180 students
  5. Kempsey South Public School 129 students
Questions

Schools in Kempsey: common questions

How many schools are there in Kempsey NSW?
There are 5 schools in Kempsey NSW, including 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Kempsey NSW?
1 Catholic and independent school, 20% of all schools in Kempsey NSW.
What is the largest school in Kempsey NSW?
Kempsey High School, with 584 students. Next are Kempsey Adventist School (458), Melville High School (355) and Kempsey East Public School (180).
Are there single-sex schools in Kempsey NSW?
No. All 5 schools in Kempsey NSW take both boys and girls.