Kotara School

Kotara, NSW 2289

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Websitekotara-s.schools.nsw.gov.au

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6Listed schools

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Independent0

Catholic2

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School	Distance	Sector	Gender	Years	Students	Fees / yr	Kids' activities within 2 km	Events within 3 km
Kotara SchoolThis school	Here	Government	—	—	—	—	25	0
St James’ Primary School – Kotara South	600 m	Catholic	Co-ed	Kinder · Primary	—	—	29	0
Kotara South Public School	700 m	Government	Co-ed	Kinder · Primary	329	—	27	0
Kotara High School	900 m	Government	Co-ed	Secondary	1,121	—	26	0
Belair Public School	1.2 km	Government	Co-ed	Kinder · Primary	499	—	27	0
New Lambton Heights Infants School	1.4 km	Government	Co-ed	Kinder · Primary	77	—	19	0
St Pius X High School	1.7 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Secondary	1,020	—	38	0

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Upcoming Events Nearby

Lake Mac Action Fest 2026

Tue, 13 Oct · Warners Bay

Lake Mac Action Fest 2026

Mon, 12 Oct · Newcastle

Mr Squiggle and Friends exhibition

Digitales: Storytime and art - Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 10

Mon, 12 Oct · Speers Point

Digitales: Storytime and art - Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 10

Ages 2–5

Lego club at Toukley Library

Fri, 28 Aug · Toukley

Lego club at Toukley Library

Ages 8–12

What's Nearby

Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre (Cardiff South)

Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre (Cardiff South)

Hillsborough Rd, Cardiff South

Kotara Park Tennis Club

Kotara Park Tennis Club

Tennis

Park Ave, Kotara

Kotara Park

Kotara Park

Park

Park Ave, Kotara

Glover Park

Glover Park

Park

Seaview St, Kotara

March St Reserve

March St Reserve

March St, Kotara

Black Duck Picnic Area

Black Duck Picnic Area

New Lambton

Kullaiba Reserve

Kullaiba Reserve

Princeton Ave, Adamstown Heights

Blackbutt Reserve

Blackbutt Reserve

Park

Carnley Ave, Kotara

GKR Karate

GKR Karate

Rae Cres, Kotara

Nearby Schools

St James’ Primary School – Kotara South

St James’ Primary School – Kotara South

Vista Parade, Kotara South NSW 2289 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Kinder+

Kotara South Public School

Kotara South Public School

150 Rae Crescent, KOTARA NSW 2289

Government Coeducational Kinder+

Kotara High School

Kotara High School

Lexington Pde, Adamstown NSW 2289

Government Coeducational Secondary

Belair Public School

Belair Public School

Carolyn St, Adamstown NSW 2289

Government Coeducational Kinder+

New Lambton Heights Infants School

New Lambton Heights Infants School

176 Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights NSW 2305

Government Coeducational Kinder+

St Pius X High School

St Pius X High School

Park Avenue, Adamstown NSW 2289 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Secondary

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$2,500,000 House

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3 beds · 2 baths · 4 cars

$900,000 - $990,000 House

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4 beds · 2 baths · 2 cars

FAQs & family guides

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What type of school is Kotara School?

Kotara School is a Government school in Kotara, NSW.

Is Kotara School a public or private school?

Kotara School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the NSW public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

Where is Kotara School located?

Kotara School is located at Kotara NSW 2289, Kotara, NSW, 2289.

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