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Schools in North Melbourne

There are 5 schools in North Melbourne: 2 primary schools and 3 secondary schools. By sector, that is 1 government school, 3 Catholic schools and 1 independent school. Government schools in North Melbourne are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in North Melbourne

Private schools in and near Melbourne, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in North Melbourne

At a glance

Schools in North Melbourne in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 3,464 students enrolled, 693 per school on average; the largest is Saints College with 1,524.
  • 4 of the 5 schools (80%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is single-sex: 1 girls' school.

Largest schools in North Melbourne

  1. Saints College 1,524 students
  2. North Melbourne Primary School 910 students
  3. St Aloysius College 673 students
  4. St Michael's Primary School 236 students
  5. River Nile School 121 students
Questions

Schools in North Melbourne: common questions

How many schools are there in North Melbourne VIC?
There are 5 schools in North Melbourne VIC, including 2 primary schools and 3 secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in North Melbourne VIC?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 80% of all schools in North Melbourne VIC. 3 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in North Melbourne VIC?
Saints College, with 1,524 students. Next are North Melbourne Primary School (910), St Aloysius College (673) and St Michael's Primary School (236).
Are there single-sex schools in North Melbourne VIC?
Yes: 1 girls' school. The other 4 schools are co-educational.