Sheldon College (Sheldon)
Lot 5 Taylor Road, Sheldon QLD 4157
Sheldon College (Sheldon) is an independent combined primary and secondary school in Sheldon, QLD from Prep to Year 12 with about 1,481 students. Its ICSEA is 1,124, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: a co-educational, non-denominational independent college in Sheldon on Brisbane's bayside, catering from early years (from 15 months) to Year 12. It lists learning, sports and arts facilities, student leadership, wellbeing and outdoor education programs, and international study programs. The college highlights community involvement and an engaged alumni network.
Often praised
- Early years to Year 12
- Outdoor education
- Community involvement
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sycamore School (Alexandra Hills) | Alexandra Hills | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.6 km | 1,070 | 90 |
| Capalaba State CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Capalaba | Public k–12 / combined | 5.8 km | 982 | 1,022 |
| Ormiston College (Ormiston) | Ormiston | Independent k–12 / combined | 6.3 km | 1,148 | 1,524 |
| Redlands College (Wellington Point) | Wellington Point | Independent k–12 / combined | 8.7 km | 1,100 | 1,443 |
| John Paul College (Daisy Hill) | Daisy Hill | Independent k–12 / combined | 11.0 km | 1,117 | 2,235 |
| Redeemer Lutheran College (Rochedale) | Rochedale | Independent k–12 / combined | 11.0 km | 1,147 | 1,111 |
| Kimberley College (Carbrook) | Carbrook | Independent k–12 / combined | 12.2 km | 1,058 | 745 |
| Citipointe Christian College (Carindale) | Carindale | Independent k–12 / combined | 12.6 km | 1,166 | 1,805 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in QLD
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A B Paterson College (Arundel) | Arundel | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 1,652 | 1,123 |
| Moreton Bay Boys' College (Manly West) | Manly West | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 568 | 1,125 |
| St Peters Lutheran College Springfield (Springfield Central) | Springfield Central | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 784 | 1,125 |
| The Lakes College (North Lakes) | North Lakes | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 1,169 | 1,125 |
| Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (East Ipswich) | East Ipswich | Independent k–12 / combined · P-12 | 1,047 | 1,122 |
| Brisbane Montessori School (Fig Tree Pocket) | Fig Tree Pocket | Independent k–12 / combined · P-10 | 189 | 1,128 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.