Bathurst has extraordinary education facilities with 60 institutions and every level catered for. Education is the third biggest employer in the Region.

• Preschools
• Primary Government Schools
• Primary Private Schools
• Secondary Schools
• Higher Education
• Special Needs Schools
• Music Education

Education is the largest industry in Bathurst, with an annual turnover of around $110 million. The city provides students of all ages with lifelong educational opportunities. The educational organisations in Bathurst are pursuing excellence in the areas in which they practice.

Bathurst provides a wide range of educational opportunities from pre-school through to tertiary institutes such as Charles Sturt University. It is not surprising that in excess of 55,000 people visited educational institutions in Bathurst. Over one third of students are from outside of Bathurst with a significant proportion from overseas.