Bishop Druitt College is an independent, co-ed school in Coffs Harbour with a strong pastoral foundation and a genuine focus on the whole student.
NAPLAN averaging +25 above national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B+ overall.
Bishop Druitt College is an independent, co-ed school in Coffs Harbour with a strong pastoral foundation and a genuine focus on the whole student. The school offers high-performance pathways in performing arts and sport (basketball, football, golf, netball, AFL), plus a robust instrumental music program from kindergarten through year 12. Learning is inquiry-led and experiential, supported by outdoor education expeditions and camps. Pastoral care is layered through a house system and SEAL program. The school's membership in the Round Square network signals commitment to global citizenship and outdoor adventure. Suited to families wanting a balanced education that values artistry and athleticism equally, combined with strong pastoral support and space for students to develop character through real-world experience.
Bishop Druitt College is also known as BDC Coffs Harbour.
Bishop Druitt College has an overall SchoolRank score of 60.1/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 63/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1109, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (67/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Bishop Druitt College, Year 3 students averaged 430 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 521, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 562, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 591, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. 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.
Bishop Druitt College is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,351 students. It offers education for years K-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Bishop Druitt College has approximate annual tuition fees of $8,864. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 50/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Bishop Druitt College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
The Year 12 completion rate is 82%.
Bishop Druitt College is located in Coffs Harbour, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1109 (87th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.