Schools in Shortland, NSW — all 3 schools
Shortland, NSW 2307 has 3 schools. The table below lists every one with its sector, year levels, enrolment and published Year 7 fee, followed by the government catchment zones that cover the suburb.
Schools
3
1 government, 1 Catholic, 1 independent
Primary / Secondary
2 / 0
Students enrolled
341
Every school in Shortland
| School | Sector | Levels | Students | Year 7 fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Jurd College | Independent | — | — | |
| Our Lady of Victories Primary School | Catholic | Kinder · Primary | 108 | — |
| Shortland Public School | Government | Kinder · Primary | 233 | — |
Government school zones covering Shortland
Live inside these catchments and the school below is generally your guaranteed local intake. Zones are set by address, so confirm with the school before you commit.
Shortland within City of Newcastle
Schools in nearby suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are there in Shortland?
There are 3 schools in Shortland, NSW — 1 government, 1 Catholic, 1 independent. 2 offer primary years and 0 offer secondary years.
Which school zone is Shortland in?
Shortland falls inside the catchment for Shortland PS, Callaghan Jesmond, Callaghan Waratah Tech. Zones are drawn by address, so two streets in the same suburb can belong to different schools — check your exact address.
Sources: the AroundSchools school database, the ACARA Australian Schools List (CC BY 4.0) and NSW Department of Education school zones (CC BY 4.0), updated 2026. Fees are the most recently published figures and exclude levies and extras. About our data sources