William Carey Christian School
William Carey Christian School is an independent combined school in Prestons, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1105, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,325 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 65% have a language background other than English.
Prestons NSW 2170. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How William Carey Christian School compares
By ICSEA, William Carey Christian School ranks 94th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is John Edmondson High School, a government secondary school 0.8 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. William Carey Christian School scores 1105, above average.
Enrolment and location
William Carey 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 Prestons
William Carey Christian School is located in Prestons, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,310/wk and median rent of $520/wk. Population: 15,694.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Prestons suburb profileSchools near William Carey Christian School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs William Carey Christian School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Edmondson High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Horningsea Park | 0.8 km | 982 | 123 lower | 1,084 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Carnes Hill | 1.2 km | 1059 | 46 lower | 669 |
| St Francis Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Edmondson Park | 1.5 km | 1088 | 17 lower | 1,559 |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Prestons | 1.7 km | 1088 | 17 lower | 646 |
| Greenway Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carnes Hill | 1.7 km | 1011 | 94 lower | 620 |
| Edmondson Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Edmondson Park | 1.9 km | 1077 | 28 lower | 897 |
| Hoxton Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hoxton Park | 1.9 km | 985 | 120 lower | 531 |
| Dalmeny Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Prestons | 1.9 km | 1012 | 93 lower | 671 |
| Clancy Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · West Hoxton | 2.3 km | 1054 | 51 lower | 1,211 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Carey Christian School a government school?
No, William Carey Christian School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does William Carey Christian School offer?
William Carey Christian School offers K-12.
What is William Carey Christian School's ICSEA score?
William Carey Christian School has an ICSEA score of 1105, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend William Carey Christian School?
William Carey Christian School has 1,325 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near William Carey Christian School?
The nearest schools to William Carey Christian School are John Edmondson High School (0.8 km), Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (1.2 km), St Francis Catholic College (1.5 km).
Where is William Carey Christian School located?
William Carey Christian School is located in Prestons, NSW 2170. Visit the school website at http://www.wccs.nsw.edu.au.