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Schools in Monash

There are 55 schools in Monash: 35 primary schools, 13 secondary schools and 3 combined schools. By sector, that is 38 government schools, 13 Catholic schools and 4 independent schools. The suburbs with the most schools are Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Wheelers Hill and Mulgrave.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Monash

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Monash

Catholic secondary school

Avila College

Mount Waverley

Years 7 to 12 · girls

Independent special school

Cheshire School

Glen Waverley

Years 1 to 6 · boys and girls

All 17 private schools in Monash
At a glance

Schools in Monash in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 34,083 students enrolled, 631 per school on average; the largest is Glen Waverley Secondary College with 2,417.
  • 17 of the 55 schools (31%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 5 schools are single-sex: 2 girls' schools and 3 boys' schools.

Largest schools in Monash

  1. Glen Waverley Secondary College 2,417 students
  2. Mount Waverley Secondary College 1,862 students
  3. Wellington Secondary College 1,643 students
  4. Brentwood Secondary College 1,565 students
  5. Mazenod College 1,469 students
Questions

Schools in Monash: common questions

How many schools are there in the Monash council area?
There are 55 schools in the Monash council area, including 35 primary schools, 13 secondary schools and 3 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Monash council area?
17 Catholic and independent schools, 31% of all schools in the Monash council area. 13 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Monash council area?
Glen Waverley Secondary College, with 2,417 students. Next are Mount Waverley Secondary College (1,862), Wellington Secondary College (1,643) and Brentwood Secondary College (1,565).
Are there single-sex schools in the Monash council area?
Yes: 2 girls' schools and 3 boys' schools. The other 50 schools are co-educational.