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Northam · Western Australia

Schools in Northam

There are 6 schools in Northam: 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 5 government schools and 1 Catholic school. Government schools in Northam are run by the Western Australia education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Northam

Catholic primary and secondary school

St Joseph's School

Pre-primary to Year 12 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Northam, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Northam

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Northam

At a glance

Schools in Northam in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 4 to 18.
  • They have about 2,002 students enrolled, 334 per school on average; the largest is St Joseph's School with 721.
  • 1 of the 6 schools (17%) is Catholic or independent and charges fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Northam

  1. St Joseph's School 721 students
  2. Northam Senior High School 669 students
  3. Northam Primary School 325 students
  4. West Northam Primary School 130 students
  5. Avonvale Primary School 117 students
Questions

Schools in Northam: common questions

How many schools are there in Northam WA?
There are 6 schools in Northam WA, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Northam WA?
1 Catholic and independent school, 17% of all schools in Northam WA. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Northam WA?
St Joseph's School, with 721 students. Next are Northam Senior High School (669), Northam Primary School (325) and West Northam Primary School (130).
Are there single-sex schools in Northam WA?
No. All 6 schools in Northam WA take both boys and girls.