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Schools in Footscray

There are 6 schools in Footscray: 5 primary schools and 1 secondary school. By sector, that is 4 government schools and 2 Catholic schools. Government schools in Footscray are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Footscray

Private schools in and near Maribyrnong, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Footscray

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Footscray

At a glance

Schools in Footscray in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 3,063 students enrolled, 511 per school on average; the largest is Footscray High School with 1,326.
  • 2 of the 6 schools (33%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Footscray

  1. Footscray High School 1,326 students
  2. Footscray North Primary School 630 students
  3. Footscray City Primary School 455 students
  4. Footscray Primary School 336 students
  5. St John's School 227 students
Questions

Schools in Footscray: common questions

How many schools are there in Footscray VIC?
There are 6 schools in Footscray VIC, including 5 primary schools and 1 secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Footscray VIC?
2 Catholic and independent schools, 33% of all schools in Footscray VIC. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Footscray VIC?
Footscray High School, with 1,326 students. Next are Footscray North Primary School (630), Footscray City Primary School (455) and Footscray Primary School (336).
Are there single-sex schools in Footscray VIC?
No. All 6 schools in Footscray VIC take both boys and girls.