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Schools in Northcote

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

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Northcote

Private schools in and near Darebin, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Northcote

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Northcote

Specialist

Special schools and other provision

At a glance

Schools in Northcote in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 3,620 students enrolled, 603 per school on average; the largest is Northcote High School with 1,668.
  • 2 of the 6 schools (33%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is single-sex: 1 girls' school.

Largest schools in Northcote

  1. Northcote High School 1,668 students
  2. Santa Maria College 779 students
  3. Westgarth Primary School 550 students
  4. Northcote Primary School 303 students
  5. St Joseph's School 190 students
Questions

Schools in Northcote: common questions

How many schools are there in Northcote VIC?
There are 6 schools in Northcote VIC, including 3 primary schools and 2 secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Northcote VIC?
2 Catholic and independent schools, 33% of all schools in Northcote VIC. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Northcote VIC?
Northcote High School, with 1,668 students. Next are Santa Maria College (779), Westgarth Primary School (550) and Northcote Primary School (303).
Are there single-sex schools in Northcote VIC?
Yes: 1 girls' school. The other 5 schools are co-educational.