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Schools in Central Coast

There are 11 schools in Central Coast: 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 3 combined schools. By sector, that is 8 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 2 independent schools. The suburbs with the most schools are Ulverstone, Penguin, Forth and Riana.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Central Coast

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Central Coast

All 3 private schools in Central Coast
At a glance

Schools in Central Coast in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 4 to 18.
  • They have about 3,201 students enrolled, 291 per school on average; the largest is Penguin District School with 676.
  • 3 of the 11 schools (27%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Central Coast

  1. Penguin District School 676 students
  2. Leighland Christian School 636 students
  3. Ulverstone Secondary College 504 students
  4. Ulverstone Primary School 328 students
  5. Sacred Heart Catholic School 246 students
Questions

Schools in Central Coast: common questions

How many schools are there in the Central Coast council area?
There are 11 schools in the Central Coast council area, including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 3 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Central Coast council area?
3 Catholic and independent schools, 27% of all schools in the Central Coast council area. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Central Coast council area?
Penguin District School, with 676 students. Next are Leighland Christian School (636), Ulverstone Secondary College (504) and Ulverstone Primary School (328).
Are there single-sex schools in the Central Coast council area?
No. All 11 schools in the Central Coast council area take both boys and girls.