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Parkes · New South Wales

Schools in Parkes

There are 6 schools in Parkes: 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 4 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school. Government schools in Parkes 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 Parkes

Private schools in and near Parkes, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Parkes

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Parkes

At a glance

Schools in Parkes in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 1,857 students enrolled, 310 per school on average; the largest is Parkes High School with 467.
  • 2 of the 6 schools (33%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Parkes

  1. Parkes High School 467 students
  2. Parkes Christian School 402 students
  3. Parkes Public School 363 students
  4. Parkes East Public School 281 students
  5. Middleton Public School 173 students
Questions

Schools in Parkes: common questions

How many schools are there in Parkes NSW?
There are 6 schools in Parkes NSW, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Parkes NSW?
2 Catholic and independent schools, 33% of all schools in Parkes NSW. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Parkes NSW?
Parkes High School, with 467 students. Next are Parkes Christian School (402), Parkes Public School (363) and Parkes East Public School (281).
Are there single-sex schools in Parkes NSW?
No. All 6 schools in Parkes NSW take both boys and girls.