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Schools in Bairnsdale

There are 8 schools in Bairnsdale: 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 4 government schools, 2 Catholic schools and 2 independent schools. Government schools in Bairnsdale are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Bairnsdale

Catholic secondary school

Nagle College

Years 7 to 12 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near East Gippsland, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Bairnsdale

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Bairnsdale

Specialist

Special schools and other provision

At a glance

Schools in Bairnsdale in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 3,297 students enrolled, 412 per school on average; the largest is Bairnsdale Secondary College with 1,213.
  • 4 of the 8 schools (50%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Bairnsdale

  1. Bairnsdale Secondary College 1,213 students
  2. Nagle College 803 students
  3. St Mary's School 473 students
  4. Bairnsdale West Primary School 328 students
  5. Bairnsdale Primary School 260 students
Questions

Schools in Bairnsdale: common questions

How many schools are there in Bairnsdale VIC?
There are 8 schools in Bairnsdale VIC, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Bairnsdale VIC?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 50% of all schools in Bairnsdale VIC. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Bairnsdale VIC?
Bairnsdale Secondary College, with 1,213 students. Next are Nagle College (803), St Mary's School (473) and Bairnsdale West Primary School (328).
Are there single-sex schools in Bairnsdale VIC?
No. All 8 schools in Bairnsdale VIC take both boys and girls.