Southern Highlands Christian School
Southern Highlands Christian School is an independent combined school in Bowral, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1068, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 363 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Bowral NSW 2576. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Southern Highlands Christian School compares
By ICSEA, Southern Highlands Christian School ranks 154th 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 Bowral High School, a government secondary school 2.2 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. Southern Highlands Christian School scores 1068, above average.
Enrolment and location
Southern Highlands Christian School 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 Bowral
Southern Highlands Christian School is located in Bowral, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,535/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 10,764.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bowral suburb profileSchools near Southern Highlands Christian School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Southern Highlands Christian School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowral High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bowral | 2.2 km | 956 | 112 lower | 564 |
| Chevalier CollegeIndependent Secondary · Burradoo | 2.9 km | 1081 | 13 higher | 951 |
| Bowral Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bowral | 3.1 km | 1090 | 22 higher | 484 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Bowral | 3.5 km | 1103 | 35 higher | 219 |
| Oxley CollegeIndependent Combined · Burradoo | 4.4 km | 1153 | 85 higher | 827 |
| Frensham SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mittagong | 5.6 km | 1137 | 69 higher | 345 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southern Highlands Christian School a government school?
No, Southern Highlands Christian School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Southern Highlands Christian School offer?
Southern Highlands Christian School offers K-12.
What is Southern Highlands Christian School's ICSEA score?
Southern Highlands Christian School has an ICSEA score of 1068, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Southern Highlands Christian School?
Southern Highlands Christian School has 363 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Southern Highlands Christian School?
The nearest schools to Southern Highlands Christian School are Bowral High School (2.2 km), Chevalier College (2.9 km), Bowral Public School (3.1 km).
Where is Southern Highlands Christian School located?
Southern Highlands Christian School is located in Bowral, NSW 2576. Visit the school website at http://www.shcs.nsw.edu.au.