The Lakes Christian College
The Lakes Christian College is an independent combined school in Castlereagh, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1022, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 330 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
Castlereagh NSW 2749. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Lakes Christian College compares
By ICSEA, The Lakes Christian College ranks 248th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Castlereagh Public School, a government primary school 2.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. The Lakes Christian College scores 1022, near average.
Enrolment and location
The Lakes Christian College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Castlereagh
The Lakes Christian College is located in Castlereagh, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,370/wk and median rent of $428/wk. Population: 1,248.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Castlereagh suburb profileSchools near The Lakes Christian College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Lakes Christian College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlereagh Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Castlereagh | 2.3 km | 968 | 54 lower | 126 |
| St Paul's Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Cranebrook | 2.9 km | 1121 | 99 higher | 824 |
| Henry Fulton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranebrook | 3.1 km | 998 | 24 lower | 219 |
| Samuel Terry Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranebrook | 3.7 km | 980 | 42 lower | 521 |
| Corpus Christi Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Cranebrook | 4.2 km | 1025 | 3 higher | 518 |
| Cranebrook High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cranebrook | 4.6 km | 916 | 106 lower | 871 |
| Braddock Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranebrook | 4.6 km | 880 | 142 lower | 332 |
| Xavier CollegeCatholic Secondary · Llandilo | 5.4 km | 1025 | 3 higher | 1,185 |
| Jordan Springs Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Jordan Springs | 5.9 km | 1017 | 5 lower | 1,119 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lakes Christian College a government school?
No, The Lakes Christian College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does The Lakes Christian College offer?
The Lakes Christian College offers K-12.
What is The Lakes Christian College's ICSEA score?
The Lakes Christian College has an ICSEA score of 1022, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Lakes Christian College?
The Lakes Christian College has 330 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Lakes Christian College?
The nearest schools to The Lakes Christian College are Castlereagh Public School (2.3 km), St Paul's Grammar School (2.9 km), Henry Fulton Public School (3.1 km).
Where is The Lakes Christian College located?
The Lakes Christian College is located in Castlereagh, NSW 2749. Visit the school website at http://www.thelakescc.nsw.edu.au.