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Penrith · New South Wales

Schools in Penrith

There are 5 schools in Penrith: 4 primary schools and 1 secondary school. By sector, that is 4 government schools and 1 Catholic school. Government schools in Penrith 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 Penrith

Private schools in and near Penrith, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Penrith

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Penrith

At a glance

Schools in Penrith in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 4 to 18.
  • They have about 2,230 students enrolled, 446 per school on average; the largest is Penrith High School with 930.
  • 1 of the 5 schools (20%) is Catholic or independent and charges fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is fully or partially selective.

Largest schools in Penrith

  1. Penrith High School 930 students
  2. Penrith Public School 524 students
  3. Penrith South Public School 441 students
  4. St Nicholas of Myra Primary School 169 students
  5. Wadangali Public School 166 students
Questions

Schools in Penrith: common questions

How many schools are there in Penrith NSW?
There are 5 schools in Penrith NSW, including 4 primary schools and 1 secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Penrith NSW?
1 Catholic and independent school, 20% of all schools in Penrith NSW. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Penrith NSW?
Penrith High School, with 930 students. Next are Penrith Public School (524), Penrith South Public School (441) and St Nicholas of Myra Primary School (169).
Are there single-sex schools in Penrith NSW?
No. All 5 schools in Penrith NSW take both boys and girls.
Are there selective schools in Penrith NSW?
Yes: 1 school is fully or partially selective, admitting some or all students by an entrance test.