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Schools in Portland

There are 8 schools in Portland: 5 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. By sector, that is 5 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 2 independent schools. Government schools in Portland are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Portland

Independent secondary school

Bayview College

Years 7 to 12 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Glenelg, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Portland

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Portland

Specialist

Special schools and other provision

At a glance

Schools in Portland in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 1,726 students enrolled, 216 per school on average; the largest is Portland Secondary College with 505.
  • 3 of the 8 schools (38%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Portland

  1. Portland Secondary College 505 students
  2. Bayview College 291 students
  3. All Saints Parish School 260 students
  4. Portland Primary School 256 students
  5. Portland South Primary School 142 students
Questions

Schools in Portland: common questions

How many schools are there in Portland VIC?
There are 8 schools in Portland VIC, including 5 primary schools and 2 secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Portland VIC?
3 Catholic and independent schools, 38% of all schools in Portland VIC. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Portland VIC?
Portland Secondary College, with 505 students. Next are Bayview College (291), All Saints Parish School (260) and Portland Primary School (256).
Are there single-sex schools in Portland VIC?
No. All 8 schools in Portland VIC take both boys and girls.