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Schools in Waratah

There are 8 schools in Waratah: 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 4 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 3 independent schools. Government schools in Waratah 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 Waratah

Private schools in and near Newcastle, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Waratah

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Waratah

Specialist

Special schools and other provision

At a glance

Schools in Waratah in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 4 to 18.
  • They have about 3,191 students enrolled, 399 per school on average; the largest is St Philip's Christian College - Waratah with 1,466.
  • 4 of the 8 schools (50%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Waratah

  1. St Philip's Christian College - Waratah 1,466 students
  2. Callaghan College Waratah Campus 848 students
  3. Waratah Public School 351 students
  4. St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning 223 students
  5. Corpus Christi Primary School 169 students
Questions

Schools in Waratah: common questions

How many schools are there in Waratah NSW?
There are 8 schools in Waratah NSW, including 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Waratah NSW?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 50% of all schools in Waratah NSW. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Waratah NSW?
St Philip's Christian College - Waratah, with 1,466 students. Next are Callaghan College Waratah Campus (848), Waratah Public School (351) and St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning (223).
Are there single-sex schools in Waratah NSW?
No. All 8 schools in Waratah NSW take both boys and girls.