Very small independent co-ed school in Maroubra, NSW, serving Years 9–10 with 15 enrolments.
The Bowen College is also known as Thebowen.
The Bowen College is a very small independent combined school with approximately 15 students. It offers education for years 9-10. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
The Bowen College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 50%, which is below the national benchmark.
The Bowen College is located in Maroubra, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 910 (13th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.