Large government combined (Prep–12) co-ed school in Corio, VIC serving 1726 students.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages, growth below the national median, and a median ATAR of 48.0; the result is a C+ overall.
Northern Bay P-12 College is also known as NBPC, NBPC Corio and Northern Bay P-12.
Median ATAR 48.0 ranks #490 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #269 of 295.
Northern Bay P-12 College draws students from the Northern Bay P-12 College (and 11 more zones).
Northern Bay P-12 College has an overall SchoolRank score of 31.8/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 33/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 877, below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Northern Bay P-12 College, Year 3 students averaged 357 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 434, well below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 486, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 506, well 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.
Northern Bay P-12 College is a large government combined school with approximately 1,726 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Northern Bay P-12 College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 35/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Northern Bay P-12 College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is moderate.
Northern Bay P-12 College has a median ATAR of 48.0.
Northern Bay P-12 College is located in Corio, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 877 (7th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.