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Boroondara · Victoria

Schools in Hawthorn

There are 8 schools in Hawthorn: 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 3 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 4 independent schools. Government schools in Hawthorn are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Hawthorn

Independent primary and secondary school

Bialik College

Prep to Year 12 · boys and girls

Independent primary and secondary school

Scotch College

Prep to Year 12 · boys

Private schools in and near Boroondara, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Hawthorn

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Hawthorn

At a glance

Schools in Hawthorn in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 4,624 students enrolled, 578 per school on average; the largest is Scotch College with 1,957.
  • 5 of the 8 schools (63%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is single-sex: 1 boys' school.

Largest schools in Hawthorn

  1. Scotch College 1,957 students
  2. Bialik College 987 students
  3. Hawthorn West Primary School 454 students
  4. Swinburne Senior Secondary College 374 students
  5. St Joseph's School 369 students
Questions

Schools in Hawthorn: common questions

How many schools are there in Hawthorn VIC?
There are 8 schools in Hawthorn VIC, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Hawthorn VIC?
5 Catholic and independent schools, 63% of all schools in Hawthorn VIC. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Hawthorn VIC?
Scotch College, with 1,957 students. Next are Bialik College (987), Hawthorn West Primary School (454) and Swinburne Senior Secondary College (374).
Are there single-sex schools in Hawthorn VIC?
Yes: 1 boys' school. The other 7 schools are co-educational.