Border Christian College
Border Christian College is an independent combined school in Thurgoona, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1046, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 278 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 33% have a language background other than English.
Thurgoona NSW 2640. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Border Christian College compares
By ICSEA, Border Christian College ranks 195th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Thurgoona Public School, a government primary school 0.9 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. Border Christian College scores 1046, near average.
Enrolment and location
Border 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 Thurgoona
Border Christian College is located in Thurgoona, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,953/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 11,028.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thurgoona suburb profileSchools near Border Christian College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Border Christian College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurgoona Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Thurgoona | 0.9 km | 990 | 56 lower | 573 |
| Trinity Anglican College - AlburyIndependent Combined · Thurgoona | 1.0 km | 1102 | 56 higher | 1,441 |
| Lavington East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lavington | 2.9 km | 924 | 122 lower | 291 |
| Springdale Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lavington | 3.0 km | 926 | 120 lower | 223 |
| Murray High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lavington | 3.2 km | 934 | 112 lower | 575 |
| Holy Spirit Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lavington | 4.0 km | 1041 | 5 lower | 335 |
| St Anne's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · North Albury | 4.7 km | 1060 | 14 higher | 350 |
| Xavier Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · North Albury | 4.9 km | 1034 | 12 lower | 932 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Border Christian College a government school?
No, Border Christian College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Border Christian College offer?
Border Christian College offers K-12.
What is Border Christian College's ICSEA score?
Border Christian College has an ICSEA score of 1046, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Border Christian College?
Border Christian College has 278 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Border Christian College?
The nearest schools to Border Christian College are Thurgoona Public School (0.9 km), Trinity Anglican College - Albury (1.0 km), Lavington East Public School (2.9 km).
Where is Border Christian College located?
Border Christian College is located in Thurgoona, NSW 2640. Visit the school website at http://www.alburybcc.nsw.edu.au.