The Scots College
The Scots College is an independent combined school in Bellevue Hill, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1162, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,076 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
Bellevue Hill NSW 2023. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Scots College compares
By ICSEA, The Scots College ranks 28th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campus, an independent combined school 0.2 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 Scots College scores 1162, well above average.
Enrolment and location
The Scots 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 Bellevue Hill
The Scots College is located in Bellevue Hill, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $3,315/wk and median rent of $650/wk. Population: 10,590.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bellevue Hill suburb profileSchools near The Scots College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Scots College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook SchoolIndependent Secondary · Bellevue Hill | 0.4 km | 1181 | 19 higher | 1,693 |
| Double Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Double Bay | 1.2 km | 1135 | 27 lower | 237 |
| Bellevue Hill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bellevue Hill | 1.4 km | 1156 | 6 lower | 573 |
| Rose Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rose Bay | 1.6 km | 1145 | 17 lower | 377 |
| Ascham SchoolIndependent Combined · Edgecliff | 1.6 km | 1217 | 55 higher | 1,182 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Scots College a government school?
No, The Scots College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does The Scots College offer?
The Scots College offers K-12.
What is The Scots College's ICSEA score?
The Scots College has an ICSEA score of 1162, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Scots College?
The Scots College has 2,076 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Scots College?
The nearest schools to The Scots College are The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campus (0.2 km), Cranbrook School (0.4 km), The Scots College Preparatory School (0.5 km).
Where is The Scots College located?
The Scots College is located in Bellevue Hill, NSW 2023. Visit the school website at http://www.tsc.nsw.edu.au.