Northern Beaches Christian School

Northern Beaches Christian School is an independent combined school in Terrey Hills, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1134, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,228 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.

Terrey Hills NSW 2084. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1134
92nd percentile
Enrolments
1,228
K-12
Students per teacher
11:1
111 teaching staff
Indigenous students
1%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
9%
of enrolments

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

How Northern Beaches Christian School compares

By ICSEA, Northern Beaches Christian School ranks 59th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sydney Japanese International School, an independent primary 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. Northern Beaches Christian School scores 1134, above average.

ICSEA 1134Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1134
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

Northern Beaches 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.

Northern Beaches Christian School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Terrey Hills

Northern Beaches Christian School is located in Terrey Hills, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,778/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 3,142.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Terrey Hills suburb profile

Schools near Northern Beaches Christian School

The 3 nearest schools to Northern Beaches Christian School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Northern Beaches Christian SchoolStudents
German International School SydneyIndependent Combined · Terrey Hills2.7 km1158 24 higher380
Yanginanook SchoolIndependent Combined · Belrose4.4 km1051 83 lower65
Covenant Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Belrose4.6 km1155 21 higher884

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northern Beaches Christian School a government school?

No, Northern Beaches Christian School is a Independent school, not a government school.

What year levels does Northern Beaches Christian School offer?

Northern Beaches Christian School offers K-12.

What is Northern Beaches Christian School's ICSEA score?

Northern Beaches Christian School has an ICSEA score of 1134, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Northern Beaches Christian School?

Northern Beaches Christian School has 1,228 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.

What schools are near Northern Beaches Christian School?

The nearest schools to Northern Beaches Christian School are Sydney Japanese International School (0.2 km), A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School (1.4 km), Mosman Preparatory School Outdoor Education Centre (1.5 km).

Where is Northern Beaches Christian School located?

Northern Beaches Christian School is located in Terrey Hills, NSW 2084. Visit the school website at http://www.nbcs.nsw.edu.au/.

Northern Beaches Christian School official website