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Schools in Newtown

There are 7 schools in Newtown: 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 3 government schools, 3 Catholic schools and 1 independent school. Government schools in Newtown are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Newtown

Private schools in and near Greater Geelong, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Newtown

At a glance

Schools in Newtown in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 6,032 students enrolled, 862 per school on average; the largest is St Joseph's College Geelong with 1,742.
  • 4 of the 7 schools (57%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 2 schools are single-sex: 1 girls' school and 1 boys' school.

Largest schools in Newtown

  1. St Joseph's College Geelong 1,742 students
  2. The Geelong College 1,573 students
  3. Sacred Heart College 1,450 students
  4. Chilwell Primary School 408 students
  5. Fyans Park Primary School 405 students
Questions

Schools in Newtown: common questions

How many schools are there in Newtown VIC?
There are 7 schools in Newtown VIC, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Newtown VIC?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 57% of all schools in Newtown VIC. 3 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Newtown VIC?
St Joseph's College Geelong, with 1,742 students. Next are The Geelong College (1,573), Sacred Heart College (1,450) and Chilwell Primary School (408).
Are there single-sex schools in Newtown VIC?
Yes: 1 girls' school and 1 boys' school. The other 5 schools are co-educational.