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Lithgow · New South Wales

Schools in Lithgow

There are 6 schools in Lithgow: 4 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. By sector, that is 4 government schools and 2 Catholic schools. Government schools in Lithgow 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 Lithgow

Private schools in and near Lithgow, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Lithgow

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Lithgow

At a glance

Schools in Lithgow in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 1,873 students enrolled, 312 per school on average; the largest is Lithgow High School with 654.
  • 2 of the 6 schools (33%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Lithgow

  1. Lithgow High School 654 students
  2. Lithgow Public School 324 students
  3. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow 287 students
  4. Cooerwull Public School 258 students
  5. La Salle Academy Lithgow 230 students
Questions

Schools in Lithgow: common questions

How many schools are there in Lithgow NSW?
There are 6 schools in Lithgow NSW, including 4 primary schools and 2 secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Lithgow NSW?
2 Catholic and independent schools, 33% of all schools in Lithgow NSW. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Lithgow NSW?
Lithgow High School, with 654 students. Next are Lithgow Public School (324), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow (287) and Cooerwull Public School (258).
Are there single-sex schools in Lithgow NSW?
No. All 6 schools in Lithgow NSW take both boys and girls.