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Schools in Geelong 2026, Complete Guide

Find public, private and Catholic schools in Geelong 2026. School zones, NAPLAN results, enrolment info and how to choose the right school for your family in Greater Geelong.

By Geelong Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Schools in Geelong 2026, Overview

Geelong has a strong school sector reflecting its role as Victoria's second-largest city. Victorian Government schools, a large Catholic school system (Catholic Education Sandhurst/Ballarat) and a growing independent sector serve the Geelong and Surf Coast communities. Here's a guide to Geelong schools in 2026. vic.gov.au/education

Victorian Government Schools

Geelong government schools use the neighbourhood zone system, check findmyschool.vic.gov.au for your local school zone. Geelong's government schools include several with specialist programs. findmyschool.vic.gov.au

High-Performing Government Schools

Geelong High School, Matthew Flinders Girls' Secondary College and Newcomb Secondary College are among Geelong's consistently performing government secondary schools. The Geelong College (co-educational, IB and VCE) and Kardinia International College are notable independent options. geelongcollege.vic.edu.au

Private Schools

Geelong Grammar School (Corio, boarding and day, one of Australia's most prestigious) and The Geelong College are Geelong's most prominent independent schools. Belmont High School and Oberon High School are well-regarded government options in the southern suburbs. ais.vic.edu.au

Surf Coast

Torquay P-12 College is the primary school for Surf Coast families. The rapidly growing Torquay and Jan Juc populations have driven growth at this school. Anglesea and Lorne have small primary schools suited to their village character. myschool.edu.au

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