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Upper Hunter · NSW public schools

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Schools by level

Elementary 7 · High school 1 · Other / combined 1

At a glance

Students
1,164 (2026)
Schools
9

Official rating

The official rating for this district is not linked yet.

Check the zoned school for an address

Each address is zoned to specific schools. Confirm with the district's official lookup tool or office before you sign a lease.

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Schools (9)

Official campus ratings are shown with their year. Use the address lookup to confirm zoning.

Elementary 7

  • Aberdeen Public School

    Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Aberdeen · Students 151 · Zoned

  • Belltrees Public School

    Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Belltrees · Students 9 · Zoned

  • Blandford Public School

    Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Blandford · Students 10 · Zoned

  • Cassilis Public School

    Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Cassilis · Students 11 · Zoned

  • Ellerston Public School

    Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Ellerston · Students 11 · Zoned

  • Murrurundi Public School

    Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Murrurundi · Students 36 · Zoned

  • Scone Public School

    Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Scone · Students 400 · Zoned

High school 1

  • Scone High School

    Grades Year 7 to Year 12 · Scone · Students 315 · Zoned

Other / combined 1

  • Merriwa Central School

    Grades Kindergarten to Year 12 · MERRIWA · Students 221 · Zoned

Checklist before renting in this district

Check these before you sign a lease.

  • Checked the assigned school for the exact address with the official lookup before signing

    Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-31)

  • Asked the district or council whether boundary or admission changes are planned

  • Asked whether the assigned school has room (or sends overflow elsewhere)

  • Checked that the lease is accepted as proof of address on the enrolment list

    Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-31)

  • Asked how the assigned school supports English learners (ESL/EAL)

  • Checked the commute (school-bus eligibility, walking route)

  • Checked on the state or board page whether our visa means paying public-school fees

    Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.

    Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-29)

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ESL / ELL support

Public schools support English learners as ESL/ELL (Canada), EAL/D (Australia) or ESOL (New Zealand). An English assessment at enrolment decides the support; ask the school or board about its programme.

International student programme

NSW Government Schools — International Students Program (DE International)

Annual tuition (2026)

Years 7–10
AUD 18,000
Years 11–12
AUD 20,500
Kindergarten–Year 6
AUD 17,000
Intensive English Centre (two terms)
AUD 9,000

Application fee: AUD 300

Official visa note: Most temporary resident students pay the temporary resident administration fee and education fee; exemptions exist if a parent is an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Confirm with DE International.

Official fee page

Checked 2026-10-29 · Visa and eligibility rules depend on your situation. Always confirm with the district and official immigration sources.

Sources

School and district lists come from the NCES Common Core of Data; ratings from each state education agency. Every number carries its year. No house prices, crime data or home-made rankings.

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