Schools in Big Ridge NSW

There are 3 schools near Big Ridge — 1 government, 1 Catholic, and 1 independent. Average ICSEA score is 960 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 2,276 students.

Total Schools
3
Avg ICSEA
960
Below Average
Students
2,276
Government
1

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All Schools near Big Ridge

#1
Independent Combined · K-12
1005
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 389 students
👩‍🏫 34 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 51% nationally
🪃 11% Indigenous
🌏 6% LBOTE
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#2
Catholic Combined · K-12
974
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,010 students
👩‍🏫 91 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 65% nationally
🪃 14% Indigenous
🌏 4% LBOTE
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#3
Government Secondary · 7-12
901
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 877 students
👩‍🏫 72 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 89% nationally
🪃 28% Indigenous
🌏 7% LBOTE
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Big Ridge NSW?

There are 3 schools near Big Ridge — 1 government (public), 1 Catholic, and 1 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Big Ridge?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Big Ridge is 960. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Big Ridge?

The highest-rated school near Big Ridge by ICSEA score is Australian Christian College - Singleton with an ICSEA of 1005 and 389 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. National average: 1000. Schools within ~5km of Big Ridge centroid shown.