Small independent co-ed primary school (Prep–6) in inner regional Bridgewater, TAS, serving 149 students.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Northern Christian School is also known as NCS Bridgewater.
Northern Christian School has an overall SchoolRank score of 49.9/100, 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 952 (26th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Northern Christian School, Year 3 students averaged 401 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 484, in line with the national average of 490 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 Christian School is a very small Independent primary school with approximately 149 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Northern Christian School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 53% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
Northern Christian School is located in Bridgewater, TAS, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 952 (26th 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.