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Schools in Thornbury

There are 7 schools in Thornbury: 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 5 government schools and 2 Catholic schools. Government schools in Thornbury are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Thornbury

Private schools in and near Darebin, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Thornbury

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Thornbury

At a glance

Schools in Thornbury in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 8,697 students enrolled, 1,242 per school on average; the largest is Virtual School Victoria with 6,248.
  • 2 of the 7 schools (29%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Thornbury

  1. Virtual School Victoria 6,248 students
  2. Thornbury High School 1,123 students
  3. Wales Street Primary School 616 students
  4. Thornbury Primary School 308 students
  5. Penders Grove Primary School 160 students
Questions

Schools in Thornbury: common questions

How many schools are there in Thornbury VIC?
There are 7 schools in Thornbury VIC, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Thornbury VIC?
2 Catholic and independent schools, 29% of all schools in Thornbury VIC. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Thornbury VIC?
Virtual School Victoria, with 6,248 students. Next are Thornbury High School (1,123), Wales Street Primary School (616) and Thornbury Primary School (308).
Are there single-sex schools in Thornbury VIC?
No. All 7 schools in Thornbury VIC take both boys and girls.