Schools in Blackburn (2026)
Blackburn has 10 schools — government, Catholic and independent options.
School Directory
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas the Apostle Primary School | Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools | 57 Central Road |
| Box Hill High School | Victorian Department of Education | 1180 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill |
| Blackburn High School | Victorian Department of Education | 58-62 Springfield Road |
| Laburnum Primary School | Victorian Department of Education | 1-31 Janet Street |
| Nunawading Christian College | Adventist Schools Victoria | 161 Central Road, Nunawading |
| Blackburn Primary School | Victorian Department of Education | 185 Surrey Road |
| Box Hill Institute of TAFE | — | 32 Ceylon Street |
| Blackburn Lake Primary School | Victorian Department of Education | 12-14 Florence Street |
| Whitehorse Primary School | Victorian Department of Education | 70-86 Junction Road |
| St Philip’s Primary School | Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools | 60-68 Junction Road |
School Zones
Government school enrolment is based on your home address. Your designated school is determined by zone boundaries.
Check your zone: findmyschool.vic.gov.au
School Costs (2026)
| Type | Annual Fees |
|---|---|
| Government | Free (voluntary contributions ~$300–$800) |
| Catholic | $2,000–$6,000 |
| Independent | $8,000–$35,000+ |
Research Tools
- My School — NAPLAN results, school profiles, financial data
- Find My School — zone boundaries
- VRQA — school registration status
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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