VIC · Government Combined
Northern Bay P-12 College
Corio 3214 · Prep-12
Northern Bay P-12 College is a government combined school in Corio, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 877, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,726 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 35% have a language background other than English.
How Northern Bay P-12 College compares
By ICSEA, Northern Bay P-12 College ranks 336th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nelson Park School-Illinois Avenue Annexe, a government secondary school 0.2 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Northern Bay P-12 College scores 877 — below average.
School zone
Northern Bay P-12 College's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Corio
Northern Bay P-12 College is located in Corio, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,152/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 15,497.
View full Corio suburb profile →Schools near Northern Bay P-12 College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Northern Bay P-12 College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Park School-Illinois Avenue AnnexeGovernment Secondary · Corio | 0.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Yea High School-Goldsworthy Road CampusGovernment Secondary · Corio | 0.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Francis Xavier SchoolCatholic Primary · Corio | 0.8 km | 937 | 60 higher | 177 |
| Geelong English Language School (interim name)-Corio CampusGovernment Combined · Corio | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Northern Bay P-12 College-Wexford Court P-8 CampusGovernment Combined · Corio | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Sirius College - Geelong CampusIndependent Combined · Norlane | 1.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Thomas Aquinas SchoolCatholic Primary · Norlane | 1.2 km | 941 | 64 higher | 149 |
| Northern Bay P-12 College-Hendy Street P-8 CampusGovernment Combined · Corio | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Northern Bay P-12 College-Tallis Street P-8 CampusGovernment Combined · Norlane | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Northern Bay P-12 College-Peacock Avenue P-8 CampusGovernment Combined · Norlane | 1.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern Bay P-12 College a government school?
Yes, Northern Bay P-12 College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Northern Bay P-12 College offer?
Northern Bay P-12 College offers Prep-12.
What is Northern Bay P-12 College's ICSEA score?
Northern Bay P-12 College has an ICSEA score of 877, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Northern Bay P-12 College?
Northern Bay P-12 College has 1,726 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Northern Bay P-12 College?
The nearest schools to Northern Bay P-12 College are Nelson Park School-Illinois Avenue Annexe (0.2 km), Yea High School-Goldsworthy Road Campus (0.7 km), St Francis Xavier School (0.8 km).
Where is Northern Bay P-12 College located?
Northern Bay P-12 College is located in Corio, VIC 3214. Visit the school website at https://www.nbc.vic.edu.au/.