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Schools in Southern Downs

There are 35 schools in Southern Downs: 26 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 6 combined schools. By sector, that is 28 government schools, 4 Catholic schools and 3 independent schools. The suburbs with the most schools are Warwick, Stanthorpe, Allora and Amiens.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Southern Downs

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Southern Downs

Catholic primary and secondary school

St Joseph's School

Stanthorpe

Prep to Year 12 · boys and girls

All 7 private schools in Southern Downs
At a glance

Schools in Southern Downs in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 5,577 students enrolled, 159 per school on average; the largest is Warwick State High School with 702.
  • 7 of the 35 schools (20%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Southern Downs

  1. Warwick State High School 702 students
  2. Warwick West State School 530 students
  3. Stanthorpe State High School 523 students
  4. St Joseph's School 492 students
  5. The SCOTS PGC College 470 students
Questions

Schools in Southern Downs: common questions

How many schools are there in the Southern Downs council area?
There are 35 schools in the Southern Downs council area, including 26 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 6 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Southern Downs council area?
7 Catholic and independent schools, 20% of all schools in the Southern Downs council area. 4 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Southern Downs council area?
Warwick State High School, with 702 students. Next are Warwick West State School (530), Stanthorpe State High School (523) and St Joseph's School (492).
Are there single-sex schools in the Southern Downs council area?
No. All 35 schools in the Southern Downs council area take both boys and girls.