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Schools in Knox

There are 49 schools in Knox: 34 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 5 combined schools. By sector, that is 33 government schools, 10 Catholic schools and 6 independent schools. The suburbs with the most schools are Ferntree Gully, Wantirna South, Boronia and Rowville.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Knox

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Knox

Independent primary and secondary school

Heritage College Knox

Ferntree Gully

Prep to Year 12 · boys and girls

All 16 private schools in Knox
At a glance

Schools in Knox in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 19,831 students enrolled, 405 per school on average; the largest is Waverley Christian College with 2,370.
  • 16 of the 49 schools (33%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is single-sex: 1 boys' school.

Largest schools in Knox

  1. Waverley Christian College 2,370 students
  2. Rowville Secondary College 1,887 students
  3. Wantirna College 1,458 students
  4. St Joseph's College 991 students
  5. The Knox School 764 students
Questions

Schools in Knox: common questions

How many schools are there in the Knox council area?
There are 49 schools in the Knox council area, including 34 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 5 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Knox council area?
16 Catholic and independent schools, 33% of all schools in the Knox council area. 10 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Knox council area?
Waverley Christian College, with 2,370 students. Next are Rowville Secondary College (1,887), Wantirna College (1,458) and St Joseph's College (991).
Are there single-sex schools in the Knox council area?
Yes: 1 boys' school. The other 48 schools are co-educational.