Independent co-ed combined school (Prep–12) in Penguin, TAS, with 123 students; Adventist Schools Australia network.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
North West Christian School is also known as NWCS and NWCS Penguin.
North West Christian School has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.9/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 985 (40th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
North West Christian School has about 123 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 9 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 375, Writing 394, Numeracy 380, Spelling 390 and Grammar 412. Year 5 students averaged Reading 475, Writing 439, Numeracy 464, Spelling 443 and Grammar 450. Year 7 students averaged Reading 513, Writing 531, Numeracy 521, Spelling 521 and Grammar 513. Year 9 students averaged Reading 557, Writing 587, Numeracy 544, Spelling 543 and Grammar 519. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at North West Christian School sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
North West Christian School is a very small Independent combined school with approximately 123 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
North West Christian School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is good.
North West Christian School is located in Penguin, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 985 (40th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.