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Boroondara · Victoria

Schools in Canterbury

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

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Canterbury

Private schools in and near Boroondara, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Canterbury

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Canterbury

At a glance

Schools in Canterbury in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 5,175 students enrolled, 863 per school on average; the largest is Camberwell Grammar School with 1,346.
  • 3 of the 6 schools (50%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 4 schools are single-sex: 3 girls' schools and 1 boys' school.

Largest schools in Canterbury

  1. Camberwell Grammar School 1,346 students
  2. Camberwell High School 824 students
  3. Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar 814 students
  4. Camberwell Girls Grammar School 777 students
  5. Canterbury Girls Secondary College 775 students
Questions

Schools in Canterbury: common questions

How many schools are there in Canterbury VIC?
There are 6 schools in Canterbury VIC, including 1 primary school, 2 secondary schools and 3 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Canterbury VIC?
3 Catholic and independent schools, 50% of all schools in Canterbury VIC.
What is the largest school in Canterbury VIC?
Camberwell Grammar School, with 1,346 students. Next are Camberwell High School (824), Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar (814) and Camberwell Girls Grammar School (777).
Are there single-sex schools in Canterbury VIC?
Yes: 3 girls' schools and 1 boys' school. The other 2 schools are co-educational.