Independent co-educational combined school (Prep–12) in Peregian Beach, QLD, with 347 students.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Peregian Beach College is also known as PBC Peregian Beach.
Peregian Beach College has an overall SchoolRank score of 47/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 49/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1069, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Peregian Beach College, Year 3 students averaged 383 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 483, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 541, in line with 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.
Peregian Beach College is a small independent combined school with approximately 347 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Peregian Beach College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1. 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 89%, which is moderate.
The Year 12 completion rate is 93%. 100% of students received a university offer.
Peregian Beach College is located in Peregian Beach, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1069 (75th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.