Independent co-ed combined school (K–12) in Prestons, NSW, with 1325 students.
NAPLAN averaging +36 above national year-level averages; the result is a B+ overall.
William Carey Christian School is also known as WCCS and WCCS Prestons.
William Carey Christian School has an overall SchoolRank score of 66.5/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 66/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1105, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at William Carey Christian School, Year 3 students averaged 459 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 521, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 572, 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 Spelling. 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.
William Carey Christian School is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,325 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.
William Carey Christian School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 38% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
The Year 12 completion rate is 100%. 61% of students received a university offer.
William Carey Christian School is located in Prestons, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1105 (86th 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.