Notre Dame College
Notre Dame College is a Catholic combined school in Bells Creek, QLD offering Prep-7. With an ICSEA score of 1066, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 216 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
Bells Creek QLD 4551. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Notre Dame College compares
By ICSEA, Notre Dame College ranks 98th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nirimba State Primary School, a government primary school 1.0 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. Notre Dame College scores 1066, above average.
Enrolment and location
Notre Dame College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Bells Creek
Notre Dame College is located in Bells Creek, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,942/wk and median rent of $560/wk. Population: 343.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Notre Dame College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Notre Dame College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nirimba State Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nirimba | 1.0 km | 1023 | 43 lower | 665 |
| Baringa State Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Baringa | 2.9 km | 1032 | 34 lower | 930 |
| Baringa State Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Baringa | 3.0 km | 1007 | 59 lower | 677 |
| Caloundra City Private SchoolIndependent Combined · Pelican Waters | 4.0 km | 1095 | 29 higher | 228 |
| Unity CollegeCatholic Combined · Caloundra West | 4.1 km | 1065 | 1 lower | 1,450 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Notre Dame College a government school?
No, Notre Dame College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Notre Dame College offer?
Notre Dame College offers Prep-7.
What is Notre Dame College's ICSEA score?
Notre Dame College has an ICSEA score of 1066, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Notre Dame College?
Notre Dame College has 216 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Notre Dame College?
The nearest schools to Notre Dame College are Nirimba State Primary School (1.0 km), Baringa State Primary School (2.9 km), Baringa State Secondary College (3.0 km).
Where is Notre Dame College located?
Notre Dame College is located in Bells Creek, QLD 4551. Visit the school website at https://www.notredamecollege.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx.