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Schools in Southport

There are 10 schools in Southport: 2 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 3 combined schools. By sector, that is 6 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 3 independent schools. Government schools in Southport are run by the Queensland education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Southport

Private schools in and near Gold Coast, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Southport

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Southport

At a glance

Schools in Southport in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 8,293 students enrolled, 829 per school on average; the largest is Southport State High School with 2,231.
  • 4 of the 10 schools (40%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 3 schools are single-sex: 1 girls' school and 2 boys' schools.

Largest schools in Southport

  1. Southport State High School 2,231 students
  2. The Southport School 1,621 students
  3. St Hilda's School 1,258 students
  4. Keebra Park State High School 1,001 students
  5. Musgrave Hill State School 636 students
Questions

Schools in Southport: common questions

How many schools are there in Southport QLD?
There are 10 schools in Southport QLD, including 2 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 3 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Southport QLD?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 40% of all schools in Southport QLD. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Southport QLD?
Southport State High School, with 2,231 students. Next are The Southport School (1,621), St Hilda's School (1,258) and Keebra Park State High School (1,001).
Are there single-sex schools in Southport QLD?
Yes: 1 girls' school and 2 boys' schools. The other 7 schools are co-educational.