The Lakes Christian College
Castlereagh NSW 2749
The Lakes Christian College is an independent combined primary and secondary school in Castlereagh, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 12 with about 330 students. Its ICSEA is 1,022, where the national average is 1000.
Sector, ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: 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 Christian school in the Penrith Valley teaching Prep to Year 12 to around 330 students, with about 12 students per teacher. It is non-denominational and not-for-profit, operated by Christian Community Ministries, and offers a Christian perspective within NESA requirements. Staff are described as Christian professionals focused on positive relationships and quality teaching.
Often praised
- Non-denominational Christian ethos
- Positive staff relationships
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Grammar School | Cranebrook | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.9 km | 1,121 | 824 |
| Wycliffe Christian School | Warrimoo | Independent k–12 / combined | 7.5 km | 1,100 | 586 |
| Montgrove College | Orchard Hills | Independent k–12 / combined | 10.2 km | 1,106 | 675 |
| Wollemi College | Werrington | Independent k–12 / combined | 10.9 km | 1,107 | 565 |
| Penrith Christian School | Orchard Hills | Independent k–12 / combined | 11.2 km | 1,047 | 744 |
| Penrith Anglican College | Orchard Hills | Independent k–12 / combined | 12.3 km | 1,101 | 1,214 |
| Kuyper Christian School | Kurrajong | Independent k–12 / combined | 13.5 km | 1,032 | 201 |
| Australian Christian College - Marsden Park | Riverstone | Independent k–12 / combined | 14.2 km | 1,101 | 2,523 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour Bible Church School | Toormina | Independent k–12 / combined · K-10 | 37 | 1,021 |
| Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta | Harris Park | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 1,282 | 1,023 |
| Scone Grammar School | Scone | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 692 | 1,025 |
| Central Coast Sports College | Kariong | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 990 | 1,026 |
| Pacific Coast Christian School | Tweed Heads South | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 999 | 1,027 |
| Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School | Eungella | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 93 | 1,028 |
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.