What primary schools are near Scarborough Beach?

Scarborough Primary School and Deanmore Primary School (public), and St John's Catholic Primary School in Scarborough, with Holy Spirit and Holy Rosary nearby.

What high school do Scarborough students attend?

Many attend Churchlands Senior High School (public), depending on intake boundaries. Private options include Newman College, St Mary's Anglican Girls' School and Hale School.

How do I check my school intake area in Perth?

Use the WA Department of Education school finder and enter your address.

Are there private schools near Scarborough?

Yes, including Newman College, St Mary's Anglican Girls' School and Hale School, all within about 15 minutes' drive.

Is there adult education near Scarborough?

Yes. North Metropolitan TAFE campuses, online university degrees and community computer courses are available.

Did City Beach High School close?

Yes. City Beach Junior High School closed in 2006.

Schools near Scarborough Beach Perth | Primary, High Schools & Colleges

Schools at a glance

Public primary: Scarborough Primary School and Deanmore Primary School.
Catholic primary: St John's (Scarborough), Holy Spirit (City Beach) and Holy Rosary (Doubleview).
Secondary: Churchlands Senior High School (public), plus private Newman College, St Mary's Anglican Girls' School and Hale School.
Adult learning: North Metropolitan TAFE campuses and online university study.

St John's Catholic Primary School, Scarborough.

Choosing a school in Scarborough

Families in Scarborough can choose from public and private schools within a few kilometres of the beach. Public school enrolment in Western Australia is generally based on local intake areas, so check the Department of Education's school finder for your address. Private and Catholic schools set their own enrolment policies and may have waiting lists.

School directory

The table below is a historical directory compiled by local parents. Principals and contact details change regularly — please confirm details with each school. City Beach Junior High School closed in 2006.

Getting involved

Scarborough Primary School P&C fundraising event — Parents and Citizens (P&C) associations support local schools.

Parents and Citizens (P&C) associations and the School Volunteer Program welcome volunteers. Scarboro.info's founder was a member of the Scarborough school P&C — see about this site.

Adult education and training

Adults can study at TAFE campuses in the northern suburbs, enrol in online university degrees, or take computer and digital skills training. The Japanese School of Perth also operates nearby.