Parkes Christian School is an independent co-ed school set across 16 acres in regional NSW.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Parkes Christian School is an independent co-ed school set across 16 acres in regional NSW. Known for strong sports and music and drama programs, it operates with a traditional, structured approach within a tight-knit community. The school prioritises pastoral care and offers families a faith-based environment where structure and community connection are central to school life. It suits families seeking a smaller-scale, values-driven education with strong programs in the arts and sport.
Parkes Christian School is also known as PCS Parkes.
Parkes Christian School has an overall SchoolRank score of 50.8/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 54/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1014, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Parkes Christian School, Year 3 students averaged 415 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 507, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 518, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 558, 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.
Parkes Christian School is a small independent combined school with approximately 402 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.
Parkes Christian School has approximate annual tuition fees of $3,686. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 50/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Parkes Christian School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Parkes Christian School is located in Parkes, NSW, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 1014 (53th 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.