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Schools in South Yarra

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

Catholic and independent

Private schools in South Yarra

Independent special school

Kamaruka

Years 2 to 10 · boys

Private schools in and near Stonnington, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in South Yarra

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in South Yarra

At a glance

Schools in South Yarra in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 3,673 students enrolled, 612 per school on average; the largest is Melbourne High School with 1,402.
  • 3 of the 6 schools (50%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 3 schools are single-sex: 1 girls' school and 2 boys' schools.

Largest schools in South Yarra

  1. Melbourne High School 1,402 students
  2. Melbourne Girls Grammar 1,046 students
  3. Centre for Higher Education Studies 468 students
  4. South Yarra Primary School 435 students
  5. Christ Church Grammar School 287 students
Questions

Schools in South Yarra: common questions

How many schools are there in South Yarra VIC?
There are 6 schools in South Yarra VIC, including 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in South Yarra VIC?
3 Catholic and independent schools, 50% of all schools in South Yarra VIC.
What is the largest school in South Yarra VIC?
Melbourne High School, with 1,402 students. Next are Melbourne Girls Grammar (1,046), Centre for Higher Education Studies (468) and South Yarra Primary School (435).
Are there single-sex schools in South Yarra VIC?
Yes: 1 girls' school and 2 boys' schools. The other 3 schools are co-educational.