Schools

Schools
Walcha Township is serviced by both a central school catering for infants, primary and secondary students plus a private catholic school catering for infants and primary. Public schools are also located in the villages within the shire.

Walcha Central School
154E North Street, Walcha 2354
02 67772777
Infants | Primary | Secondary

Kentucky Public School
Noalimba Street, Kentucky 2354
02 67787227
Infants | Primary

Nowendoc Public School
Walcha Road, Nowendoc 2354
02 67770905
Infants | Primary

Niangala Public School
Foster Street, Niangala 2354
02 67692254
Infants | Primary

Woolbrook Public School
Church Street, Woolbrook 2354
02 67775893
Infants | Primary

Yarrowitch Public School
Chandler’s Road, Yarrowitch 2354
02 67777582
Infants | Primary

St Patrick Catholic School
51n South Street, Walcha 2354
02 67772328
Infants | Primary

There are several Secondary Day and Boarding Schools located in Armidale, which is only 63 km from Walcha, and Tamworth, 93 km from Walcha. There is a daily bus service that leaves Walcha at 7.15am and returns about 5.00pm for children to attend all schools in Armidale. In Armidale the boarding schools include New England Girls School, Presbyterian Ladies College and The Armidale School. In Tamworth the boarding schools include Calrossy Girls School and Farrer Agricultural High School (boys only).

TAFE Campuses are located in both Tamworth and Armidale.

University of Armidale (UNE) offers a broad range of Tertiary educational courses and facilities.