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Derby-West Kimberley · Western Australia

Schools in Derby

There are 5 schools in Derby: 2 primary schools and 3 combined schools. By sector, that is 3 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school. Government schools in Derby are run by the Western Australia education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Derby

Private schools in and near Derby-West Kimberley, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Derby

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Derby

At a glance

Schools in Derby in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 4 to 18.
  • They have about 818 students enrolled, 164 per school on average; the largest is Derby District High School with 606.
  • 2 of the 5 schools (40%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Derby

  1. Derby District High School 606 students
  2. Holy Rosary School 92 students
  3. Kimberley School Of The Air 62 students
  4. Wananami Remote Community School 36 students
  5. Nyikina Mangala Community School 22 students
Questions

Schools in Derby: common questions

How many schools are there in Derby WA?
There are 5 schools in Derby WA, including 2 primary schools and 3 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Derby WA?
2 Catholic and independent schools, 40% of all schools in Derby WA. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Derby WA?
Derby District High School, with 606 students. Next are Holy Rosary School (92), Kimberley School Of The Air (62) and Wananami Remote Community School (36).
Are there single-sex schools in Derby WA?
No. All 5 schools in Derby WA take both boys and girls.