Schools in Northcote, VIC — all 6 schools
Northcote, VIC 3070 has 6 schools. The table below lists every one with its sector, year levels and published Year 7 fee. Government zones below apply to the suburb centre; check your exact address for eligibility.
Schools
6
4 government, 2 Catholic
Primary / Secondary
3 / 2
schools offering each stage; one school can offer both
Activity providers
7
Every school in Northcote
Schools whose address is in Northcote, listed A–Z.
| School | Sector | Levels | Year 7 fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croxton School | Government | — | |
| Northcote High School | Government | Secondary | — |
| Northcote Primary School | Government | Primary | — |
| Santa Maria College | Catholic | Secondary | $10,200 |
| St Joseph's Primary School - Northcote | Catholic | Primary | — |
| Westgarth Primary School | Government | Primary | — |
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Government school zones at the centre of Northcote (2026)
The centre of Northcote falls inside these zones. Zones are drawn street by street, so parts of the suburb can belong to other schools — check your exact address and confirm with the school.
Also within 3 km of the centre of Northcote
Schools addressed in neighbouring suburbs but no more than 3 km from the centre of Northcote as the crow flies. Not counted in the 6 above.
- Wales Street Primary SchoolThornbury · Government · Primary1.2 km
- St Mary’s Parish Primary School - ThornburyThornbury · Catholic · Primary1.4 km
- Merri Creek Primary SchoolFitzroy North · Government · Primary1.6 km
- Thornbury Primary SchoolThornbury · Government · Primary1.6 km
- Brunswick East Primary SchoolBrunswick East · Government · Primary1.8 km
- Deutsche Schule MelbourneFitzroy North · Independent · Primary1.8 km
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolThornbury · Catholic · Primary1.8 km
- Fitzroy North Primary SchoolFitzroy North · Government · Primary2.0 km
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolBrunswick East · Catholic · Primary2.0 km
- Spensley Street Primary SchoolClifton Hill · Government · Primary2.0 km
- Fitzroy High SchoolFitzroy North · Government · Secondary2.1 km
- Penders Grove Primary SchoolThornbury · Government · Primary2.1 km
After-school activities in Northcote
7 activity providers run classes in Northcote — sport, music, tutoring and creative arts, most of them within a few minutes of these schools.
Open the Northcote family guideNorthcote within City of Darebin
7 of the council area’s 37 activity providers · 2nd of 7 suburbs by number of providers
Schools in nearby suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are there in Northcote?
There are 6 schools in Northcote, VIC — 4 government, 2 Catholic. 3 offer primary years and 2 offer secondary years.
Which school zone is Northcote in?
The centre of Northcote falls inside the 2026 zones for Northcote Primary School, Northcote High School. Zones are drawn by address, so two streets in the same suburb can belong to different schools — check your exact address.
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Sources: the AroundSchools school database, ACARA Australian Schools List (CC BY 4.0) and Victorian Department of Education school zones (2026) (CC BY 4.0). Directory data updated 16 Oct 2026. Fees are the most recently published figures and exclude levies and extras. About our data sources