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Moonee Valley · Victoria

Schools in Essendon

There are 7 schools in Essendon: 3 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 3 government schools, 3 Catholic schools and 1 independent school. Government schools in Essendon are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Essendon

Private schools in and near Moonee Valley, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Essendon

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Essendon

At a glance

Schools in Essendon in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 5,651 students enrolled, 807 per school on average; the largest is St Bernard's College with 1,567.
  • 4 of the 7 schools (57%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 3 schools are single-sex: 2 girls' schools and 1 boys' school.

Largest schools in Essendon

  1. St Bernard's College 1,567 students
  2. St Columba's College 1,047 students
  3. Buckley Park College 888 students
  4. Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School 859 students
  5. St Therese's School 529 students
Questions

Schools in Essendon: common questions

How many schools are there in Essendon VIC?
There are 7 schools in Essendon VIC, including 3 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Essendon VIC?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 57% of all schools in Essendon VIC. 3 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Essendon VIC?
St Bernard's College, with 1,567 students. Next are St Columba's College (1,047), Buckley Park College (888) and Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School (859).
Are there single-sex schools in Essendon VIC?
Yes: 2 girls' schools and 1 boys' school. The other 4 schools are co-educational.