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Schools in Croydon

There are 7 schools in Croydon: 5 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. By sector, that is 6 government schools and 1 Catholic school. Government schools in Croydon are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Croydon

Private schools in and near Maroondah, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Croydon

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Croydon

At a glance

Schools in Croydon in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 2,591 students enrolled, 370 per school on average; the largest is Melba Secondary College with 663.
  • 1 of the 7 schools (14%) is Catholic or independent and charges fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Croydon

  1. Melba Secondary College 663 students
  2. Dorset Primary School 525 students
  3. Ruskin Park Primary School 488 students
  4. Sacred Heart School 454 students
  5. Croydon Primary School 225 students
Questions

Schools in Croydon: common questions

How many schools are there in Croydon VIC?
There are 7 schools in Croydon VIC, including 5 primary schools and 2 secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Croydon VIC?
1 Catholic and independent school, 14% of all schools in Croydon VIC. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Croydon VIC?
Melba Secondary College, with 663 students. Next are Dorset Primary School (525), Ruskin Park Primary School (488) and Sacred Heart School (454).
Are there single-sex schools in Croydon VIC?
No. All 7 schools in Croydon VIC take both boys and girls.