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Schools in Melbourne

There are 6 schools in Melbourne: 3 secondary schools and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 2 government schools and 4 independent schools. Government schools in Melbourne are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Melbourne

Independent secondary school

Ozford College

Years 10 to 12 · boys and girls

Independent primary and secondary school

Wesley College

Prep to Year 12 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Melbourne, with fees

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Melbourne

Specialist

Special schools and other provision

At a glance

Schools in Melbourne in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 7,144 students enrolled, 1,191 per school on average; the largest is Wesley College with 3,181.
  • 4 of the 6 schools (67%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is single-sex: 1 girls' school.

Largest schools in Melbourne

  1. Wesley College 3,181 students
  2. Melbourne Grammar School 1,905 students
  3. MacRobertson Girls High School 1,195 students
  4. Hester Hornbrook Academy 701 students
  5. Ozford College 101 students
Questions

Schools in Melbourne: common questions

How many schools are there in Melbourne VIC?
There are 6 schools in Melbourne VIC, including 3 secondary schools and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Melbourne VIC?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 67% of all schools in Melbourne VIC.
What is the largest school in Melbourne VIC?
Wesley College, with 3,181 students. Next are Melbourne Grammar School (1,905), MacRobertson Girls High School (1,195) and Hester Hornbrook Academy (701).
Are there single-sex schools in Melbourne VIC?
Yes: 1 girls' school. The other 5 schools are co-educational.