Shalom College is a Catholic secondary school in Bundaberg that combines vocational pathways with a strong emphasis on music, sport and culture.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Shalom College is a Catholic secondary school in Bundaberg that combines vocational pathways with a strong emphasis on music, sport and culture. The school is known for its vocal and instrumental music program and active sports and recreation offerings, supported by regular cultural camps and activities. Learning support is embedded through dedicated student services and learning enhancement, with a pastoral approach that builds a tight-knit community feel. VET courses and career-focused education suit families seeking practical pathways alongside traditional academics.
Shalom College is also known as Shalom Bundaberg.
Shalom College has an overall SchoolRank score of 55.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 51/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1027, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Shalom College, Year 7 students averaged 527 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 564, in line with 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.
Shalom College is a large catholic secondary school with approximately 1,558 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Shalom College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% 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 80%.
Shalom College is located in Bundaberg, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1027 (59th 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.