Independent co-ed combined school (K–12) in Bowral, NSW; 363 students, inner regional location.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Southern Highlands Christian School has an overall SchoolRank score of 53.8/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 55/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1068, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Southern Highlands Christian School, Year 3 students averaged 398 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 476, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 527, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 595, above 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.
Southern Highlands Christian School is a small independent combined school with approximately 363 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.
Southern Highlands Christian School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 34% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
The Year 12 completion rate is 100%. 50% of students received a university offer.
Southern Highlands Christian School is located in Bowral, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1068 (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.