Bishop Druitt College
Bishop Druitt College is an independent combined school in Coffs Harbour, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1109, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,351 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bishop Druitt College compares
By ICSEA, Bishop Druitt College ranks 83rd 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 highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John Paul College, a Catholic secondary school 2.1 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. Bishop Druitt College scores 1109, above average.
Enrolment and location
Bishop Druitt 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 Coffs Harbour
Bishop Druitt College is located in Coffs Harbour, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,231/wk and median rent of $355/wk. Population: 27,089.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Coffs Harbour suburb profileSchools near Bishop Druitt College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bishop Druitt College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Paul CollegeCatholic Secondary · Coffs Harbour | 2.1 km | 1044 | 65 lower | 1,062 |
| Narranga Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Coffs Harbour | 2.5 km | 948 | 161 lower | 669 |
| St Augustine's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Coffs Harbour | 2.8 km | 1036 | 73 lower | 738 |
| Coffs Harbour Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Coffs Harbour | 2.9 km | 1038 | 71 lower | 454 |
| Boambee Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Boambee | 3.0 km | 996 | 113 lower | 383 |
| Coffs Harbour Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Coffs Harbour | 3.4 km | 897 | 212 lower | 474 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bishop Druitt College a government school?
No, Bishop Druitt College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Bishop Druitt College offer?
Bishop Druitt College offers K-12.
What is Bishop Druitt College's ICSEA score?
Bishop Druitt College has an ICSEA score of 1109, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bishop Druitt College?
Bishop Druitt College has 1,351 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bishop Druitt College?
The nearest schools to Bishop Druitt College are St John Paul College (2.1 km), Narranga Public School (2.5 km), St Augustine's Primary School (2.8 km).
Where is Bishop Druitt College located?
Bishop Druitt College is located in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450. Visit the school website at http://www.bdc.nsw.edu.au.