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Schools in Circular Head

There are 8 schools in Circular Head: 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 6 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school. The suburbs with the most schools are Smithton, Edith Creek, Forest and Redpa.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Circular Head

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Circular Head

At a glance

Schools in Circular Head in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 4 to 18.
  • They have about 1,091 students enrolled, 136 per school on average; the largest is Smithton High School with 283.
  • 2 of the 8 schools (25%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Circular Head

  1. Smithton High School 283 students
  2. Circular Head Christian School 265 students
  3. Smithton Primary School 210 students
  4. St Peter Chanel Catholic School 125 students
  5. Forest Primary School 99 students
Questions

Schools in Circular Head: common questions

How many schools are there in the Circular Head council area?
There are 8 schools in the Circular Head council area, including 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in the Circular Head council area?
2 Catholic and independent schools, 25% of all schools in the Circular Head council area. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Circular Head council area?
Smithton High School, with 283 students. Next are Circular Head Christian School (265), Smithton Primary School (210) and St Peter Chanel Catholic School (125).
Are there single-sex schools in the Circular Head council area?
No. All 8 schools in the Circular Head council area take both boys and girls.