Nepean Christian School is an independent co-ed combined school set in bushland at Mulgoa.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Nepean Christian School is an independent co-ed combined school set in bushland at Mulgoa. Christian faith runs through the curriculum, and the school fosters a tight-knit community with strong pastoral care. Structured and traditional in approach, it's known for cross-country and inter-school sports. The natural setting and emphasis on community make it suit families wanting a smaller, values-centred learning environment with a focus on character alongside academics.
Nepean Christian School is also known as NCS Mulgoa.
Nepean Christian School has an overall SchoolRank score of 46.4/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 56/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1049, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Nepean Christian School, Year 3 students averaged 427 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 491, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 530, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 571, in line with 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.
Nepean Christian School is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 541 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.
Nepean Christian School has approximate annual tuition fees of $5,755. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 48/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Nepean Christian School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 39% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Nepean Christian School is located in Mulgoa, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1049 (68th 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.