Bundaberg Christian College is an independent co-ed school in central Queensland with a distinct agricultural focus.
NAPLAN 13 points below national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B- overall.
Bundaberg Christian College is an independent co-ed school in central Queensland with a distinct agricultural focus. The college features a dedicated agriculture precinct and operates within a traditional, structured environment underpinned by strong pastoral care. Families drawn to the school often value its Christian ethos, clear discipline framework, and practical engagement with farming and land-based learning. It suits students who thrive in a close-knit community setting with emphasis on character alongside academics.
Bundaberg Christian College is also known as BCC Bundaberg.
Bundaberg Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 49.2/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 49/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1039, above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (60/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Bundaberg Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 387 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 483, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 527, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 556, 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.
Bundaberg Christian College is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 845 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.
Bundaberg Christian 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 41% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below the national benchmark.
Bundaberg Christian College is located in Bundaberg, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1039 (64th 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.