Northern Beaches Christian School

Terrey Hills, New South Wales · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Distinguished tier

S360 score: 83.4%

Northern Beaches Christian School is a co-educational, Christian, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Terrey Hills, New South Wales. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Academic Performance Years 7 to 10.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing52 / 60 (86.7%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment50 / 60 (83.3%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1018 / 20Elite

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 Pathways15 / 20Leading

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing18 / 20Elite

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

Student Support17 / 20Distinguished

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

Personal Development17 / 20Distinguished

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

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

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 Culture16 / 20Distinguished

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 Environment17 / 20Distinguished

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

Technology and Innovation16 / 20Distinguished

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance18 / 20Elite

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections16 / 20Distinguished

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

Sustainability17 / 20Distinguished

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
1,205
Student:teacher ratio
12.6:1
Location
Terrey Hills, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1134134 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
    430(-8)
    Writing
    443(+1)
    Spelling
    417(-16)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    432(-16)
    Numeracy
    443(+7)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    519(-2)
    Writing
    508(0)
    Spelling
    496(-14)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    529(-3)
    Numeracy
    516(-8)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    573(+7)
    Writing
    570(+1)
    Spelling
    556(-4)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    576(+7)
    Numeracy
    569(-7)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    620(+24)
    Writing
    621(+10)
    Spelling
    598(+12)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    621(+27)
    Numeracy
    623(+18)

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

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2023

  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    26.0%
  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    18.3%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #88

Source: the school's published results, extracted 2026-08-21.

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $20,360
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $20,360
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $21,380
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $21,380
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $24,920
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $24,920
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Northern Beaches Christian School teach?

Northern Beaches Christian School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Northern Beaches Christian School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Northern Beaches Christian School is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Northern Beaches Christian School in?

Northern Beaches Christian School is classified as Independent.

Does Northern Beaches Christian School offer boarding?

No, Northern Beaches Christian School does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Northern Beaches Christian School?

Northern Beaches Christian School has 1,205 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Northern Beaches Christian School?

Northern Beaches Christian School's student to teacher ratio is 12.6 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Northern Beaches Christian School sit in?

Northern Beaches Christian School sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is Northern Beaches Christian School's strongest area on Schools360?

Northern Beaches Christian School's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Northern Beaches Christian School rank?

Northern Beaches Christian School ranks 15th among private co-ed schools in New South Wales.

Where is Northern Beaches Christian School located?

Northern Beaches Christian School is located in Terrey Hills, New South Wales.