Southern Hills Christian College is an independent combined school in Bedfordale set within the natural landscape of Bungendore Park.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Southern Hills Christian College is an independent combined school in Bedfordale set within the natural landscape of Bungendore Park. The school emphasises a strongly pastoral approach within a traditional and structured environment. It offers a learning support unit for students who need additional help, and is known for strong music and sport programs. Suited to families seeking a faith-based education with clear routines and co-curricular depth.
Southern Hills Christian College is also known as SHCC and SHCC Bedfordale.
Southern Hills Christian College has an overall SchoolRank score of 46.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 50/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1020, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Southern Hills Christian College, Year 3 students averaged 402 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 479, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 526, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 569, 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.
Southern Hills Christian College is a small independent combined school with approximately 453 students. It offers education for years PP-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 Hills Christian College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 39% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
Southern Hills Christian College is located in Bedfordale, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1020 (56th 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.