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Schools in Boroondara

There are 57 schools in Boroondara: 31 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 13 combined schools. By sector, that is 27 government schools, 12 Catholic schools and 18 independent schools. The suburbs with the most schools are Kew, Hawthorn, Balwyn North and Canterbury.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Boroondara

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Boroondara

Independent secondary school

Alia College

Hawthorn East

Years 7 to 12 · boys and girls

Independent special school

Andale School

Kew

Ungraded classes · boys and girls

Independent primary and secondary school

Bialik College

Hawthorn

Prep to Year 12 · boys and girls

At a glance

Schools in Boroondara in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 34,320 students enrolled, 602 per school on average; the largest is Carey Baptist Grammar School with 2,564.
  • 30 of the 57 schools (53%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 12 schools are single-sex: 8 girls' schools and 4 boys' schools.

Largest schools in Boroondara

  1. Carey Baptist Grammar School 2,564 students
  2. Balwyn High School 2,260 students
  3. Methodist Ladies' College 2,169 students
  4. Scotch College 1,957 students
  5. Trinity Grammar School Kew 1,577 students
Questions

Schools in Boroondara: common questions

How many schools are there in the Boroondara council area?
There are 57 schools in the Boroondara council area, including 31 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 13 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Boroondara council area?
30 Catholic and independent schools, 53% of all schools in the Boroondara council area. 12 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Boroondara council area?
Carey Baptist Grammar School, with 2,564 students. Next are Balwyn High School (2,260), Methodist Ladies' College (2,169) and Scotch College (1,957).
Are there single-sex schools in the Boroondara council area?
Yes: 8 girls' schools and 4 boys' schools. The other 45 schools are co-educational.