Bairnsdale Christian College
Bairnsdale Christian College is an independent combined school in Bairnsdale, VIC offering Prep-10. With an ICSEA score of 1010, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 82 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Bairnsdale VIC 3875. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bairnsdale Christian College compares
By ICSEA, Bairnsdale Christian College ranks 199th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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. Bairnsdale Christian College scores 1010, near average.
Enrolment and location
Bairnsdale Christian 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 Bairnsdale
Bairnsdale Christian College is located in Bairnsdale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,101/wk and median rent of $270/wk. Population: 7,905.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bairnsdale suburb profileSchools near Bairnsdale Christian College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bairnsdale Christian College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bairnsdale | 0.6 km | 1024 | 14 higher | 473 |
| Nagle CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bairnsdale | 0.9 km | 1018 | 8 higher | 803 |
| Bairnsdale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bairnsdale | 2.8 km | 955 | 55 lower | 1,213 |
| Bairnsdale West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bairnsdale | 3.2 km | 913 | 97 lower | 328 |
| Bairnsdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bairnsdale | 4.2 km | 892 | 118 lower | 260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bairnsdale Christian College a government school?
No, Bairnsdale Christian College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Bairnsdale Christian College offer?
Bairnsdale Christian College offers Prep-10.
What is Bairnsdale Christian College's ICSEA score?
Bairnsdale Christian College has an ICSEA score of 1010, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bairnsdale Christian College?
Bairnsdale Christian College has 82 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bairnsdale Christian College?
The nearest schools to Bairnsdale Christian College are St Mary's School (0.6 km), Nagle College (0.9 km), East Gippsland Specialist School (2.3 km).
Where is Bairnsdale Christian College located?
Bairnsdale Christian College is located in Bairnsdale, VIC 3875. Visit the school website at http://www.bccs.vic.edu.au.