Bayside Christian College is an independent co-ed school built on Christian faith and a structured, pastoral approach.
NAPLAN 25 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Bayside Christian College is an independent co-ed school built on Christian faith and a structured, pastoral approach. The curriculum centres on technology and individual learning support, with strong ties to service and outreach. The school is known for its Barracudas Rugby League and Believers Cheerleading programs. Well-suited to families valuing Christian education, a traditional framework, and a community where pastoral care and character development run deep.
Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay is also known as BCC Hervey Bay and Bayside Christian Hervey Bay.
Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay has an overall SchoolRank score of 45.6/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 47/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1010, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay, Year 3 students averaged 380 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 485, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 510, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 531, below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 631 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay has a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 50% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
The Year 12 completion rate is 100%.
Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay is located in Urraween, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1010 (51th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.