Sheldon College is a tight-knit independent school in regional Queensland with a structured, traditional approach.
NAPLAN averaging +43 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 89.0; the result is a B+ overall.
Sheldon College is a tight-knit independent school in regional Queensland with a structured, traditional approach. The college draws strength from strong outdoor education and arts programs, alongside active sport offerings. Its Student Services and Wellbeing Program supports individual learners, while the ATLAS Program and international enrolment pathway reflect a genuine commitment to broader horizons. Sheldon suits families valuing community, clear structure, and a balance of academic rigour with practical learning and the arts.
Median ATAR 89.0 ranks #15 of 18 Queensland schools. Within Queensland Independent schools, ranks #10 of 12.
Sheldon College has an overall SchoolRank score of 66.9/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 70/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1124, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Sheldon College, Year 3 students averaged 440 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 534, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 590, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 613, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
Sheldon College is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,481 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.
Sheldon College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
Sheldon College has a median ATAR of 89.0.
Sheldon College is located in Sheldon, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1124 (90th 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.