Blue Hills College
Blue Hills College is an independent combined school in Goonellabah, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 999, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 201 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 25% have a language background other than English.
Goonellabah NSW 2480. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Blue Hills College compares
By ICSEA, Blue Hills College ranks 283rd of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus, a government secondary school 1.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Blue Hills College scores 999, near average.
Enrolment and location
Blue Hills College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Goonellabah
Blue Hills College is located in Goonellabah, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,318/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 13,351.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Goonellabah suburb profileSchools near Blue Hills College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Blue Hills College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High CampusGovernment Secondary · Goonellabah | 1.8 km | 884 | 115 lower | 262 |
| Summerland Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Goonellabah | 2.1 km | 1042 | 43 higher | 628 |
| Goonellabah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Goonellabah | 3.3 km | 847 | 152 lower | 226 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Hills College a government school?
No, Blue Hills College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Blue Hills College offer?
Blue Hills College offers K-12.
What is Blue Hills College's ICSEA score?
Blue Hills College has an ICSEA score of 999, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Blue Hills College?
Blue Hills College has 201 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Blue Hills College?
The nearest schools to Blue Hills College are The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus (1.8 km), Summerland Christian College (2.1 km), Goonellabah Public School (3.3 km).
Where is Blue Hills College located?
Blue Hills College is located in Goonellabah, NSW 2480. Visit the school website at http://www.bluehills.nsw.edu.au.