Education
Lake Macquarie offers a wide range of educational opportunities through both state and private agencies.
Public infant, primary, and high schools are dispersed throughout residential areas of the city. Catholic and Independent education is available as well as opportunities for technical, tertiary, and further education.
The University of Newcastle
- Ranked in Australia’s top 10 universities
- International reputation for innovative teaching and learning
- World renowned researchers
- Research and teaching partnerships with universities throughout Asia, Europe, North America, and Africa
- Diverse research centres
- Student population of 25,000 including 3,500 international students from 80 different countries
- Undergraduate and postgraduate programs delivered through five faculties
Hunter Institute of Technology TAFE
- Largest provider of vocational education and training in the Hunter
- 15 well-equipped campuses with two in Lake Macquarie at Belmont and Glendale
- Comprehensive range of courses
Avondale College
- Educational institution of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational courses
- Welcomes students of other faith traditions
- Student population of 1,200 students from Australia and overseas
- Five Star rating from the Good Universities Guide
- Three campuses with the largest in Lake Macquarie at Cooranbong