Summerland Christian College

Summerland Christian College is an independent combined school in Goonellabah, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1042, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 628 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.

Goonellabah NSW 2480. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1042
65th percentile
Enrolments
628
K-12
Students per teacher
13:1
50 teaching staff
Indigenous students
6%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
9%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Summerland Christian College compares

By ICSEA, Summerland Christian College ranks 201st 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 highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus, a government secondary school 1.8 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. Summerland Christian College scores 1042, near average.

ICSEA 1042Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1042
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

Summerland 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.

Summerland Christian College Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Goonellabah

Summerland Christian College is located in Goonellabah, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,318/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 13,351.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Goonellabah suburb profile

Schools near Summerland Christian College

The 3 nearest schools to Summerland Christian College by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Summerland Christian CollegeStudents
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High CampusGovernment Secondary · Goonellabah1.8 km884 158 lower262
Blue Hills CollegeIndependent Combined · Goonellabah2.1 km999 43 lower201
Goonellabah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Goonellabah3.1 km847 195 lower226

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summerland Christian College a government school?

No, Summerland Christian College is a Independent school, not a government school.

What year levels does Summerland Christian College offer?

Summerland Christian College offers K-12.

What is Summerland Christian College's ICSEA score?

Summerland Christian College has an ICSEA score of 1042, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Summerland Christian College?

Summerland Christian College has 628 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.

What schools are near Summerland Christian College?

The nearest schools to Summerland Christian College are The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus (1.8 km), Blue Hills College (2.1 km), Vistara Primary School (2.7 km).

Where is Summerland Christian College located?

Summerland Christian College is located in Goonellabah, NSW 2480. Visit the school website at https://www.mysccollege.com/.

Summerland Christian College official website