Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay

Urraween, Queensland · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Leading tier

S360 score: 78.0%

Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay is a co-educational, Christian, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Urraween, Queensland. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1216 / 20Distinguished

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support15 / 20Leading

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development13 / 20Trusted

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum18 / 20Elite

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture14 / 20Trusted

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment19 / 20Elite

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections14 / 20Trusted

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability15 / 20Leading

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
554
Student:teacher ratio
13.5:1
Location
Urraween, Queensland
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

101010 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    367(-71)
    Writing
    395(-47)
    Spelling
    375(-58)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    377(-71)
    Numeracy
    385(-51)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    485(-36)
    Writing
    478(-30)
    Spelling
    496(-14)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    488(-44)
    Numeracy
    478(-46)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    503(-63)
    Writing
    523(-46)
    Spelling
    514(-46)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    503(-66)
    Numeracy
    507(-69)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    535(-61)
    Writing
    531(-80)
    Spelling
    544(-42)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    511(-83)
    Numeracy
    533(-72)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

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Common questions

What year levels does Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay teach?

Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay in?

Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay is classified as Independent.

Does Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay offer boarding?

No, Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay?

Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay has 554 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay?

Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay's student to teacher ratio is 13.5 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay sit in?

Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay's strongest area on Schools360?

Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay rank?

Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay ranks 9th among private regional schools in Queensland.

Where is Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay located?

Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay is located in Urraween, Queensland.