Independent co-ed combined school (K–12) in Waratah, NSW; 1466 students.
NAPLAN averaging +41 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 98.0; the result is a B overall.
2 HSC Top Achievers — #84 of 240 New South Wales schools.
St Philip's Christian College - Waratah has an overall SchoolRank score of 61.6/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 69/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1138, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at St Philip's Christian College - Waratah, Year 3 students averaged 458 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 539, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 573, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 598, 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.
St Philip's Christian College - Waratah is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,466 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.
St Philip's Christian College - Waratah has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 31% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
St Philip's Christian College - Waratah has a median ATAR of 98.0. 65% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. 90% achieved above 80. The Year 12 completion rate is 95%. 85% of students received a university offer.
St Philip's Christian College - Waratah is located in Waratah, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1138 (93th 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.