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Schools in Pakenham

There are 12 schools in Pakenham: 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 9 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 2 independent schools. Government schools in Pakenham are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Pakenham

Independent primary and secondary school

Lakeside College

Prep to Year 12 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Cardinia, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Pakenham

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Pakenham

At a glance

Schools in Pakenham in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 9,574 students enrolled, 798 per school on average; the largest is Beaconhills College with 2,965.
  • 3 of the 12 schools (25%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Pakenham

  1. Beaconhills College 2,965 students
  2. Pakenham Secondary College 1,030 students
  3. John Henry Primary School 981 students
  4. Pakenham Lakeside Primary School 704 students
  5. Pakenham Springs Primary School 687 students
Questions

Schools in Pakenham: common questions

How many schools are there in Pakenham VIC?
There are 12 schools in Pakenham VIC, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Pakenham VIC?
3 Catholic and independent schools, 25% of all schools in Pakenham VIC. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Pakenham VIC?
Beaconhills College, with 2,965 students. Next are Pakenham Secondary College (1,030), John Henry Primary School (981) and Pakenham Lakeside Primary School (704).
Are there single-sex schools in Pakenham VIC?
No. All 12 schools in Pakenham VIC take both boys and girls.