The BDC Advantage

What is the BDC Advantage?

At Bishop Druitt College, our students flourish through a strong foundation of educational excellence and personal development. Innovative teaching practices, a commitment to academic rigour, and a holistic approach to learning inspire students in the classroom and beyond. Our safe and supportive environment, combined with a strong sense of community, empowers every student to grow in confidence, find connection, and develop a meaningful sense of belonging.

Student Wellbeing

We value diversity, inclusivity, and resilience. We promote a balanced lifestyle to empower individuals to flourish. At BDC our wellbeing program teaches the skills and attitudes that enhance mental health, support learning and cultivate wellbeing. Our wellbeing framework includes: 

• A caring and inclusive Christian community.
• Our K-12 Student Wellbeing Hub with chaplains, a school psychologist and a family therapist.
• A hands-on, meaningful service-learning program.
• Targeted and proactive wellbeing programs.
• An innovative rites of passage focus.
• Wellbeing Dog.

Educational Outcomes

Bishop Druitt College is the leading academic school on the Coffs Coast, consistently achieving outstanding educational outcomes using NAPLAN and ATAR benchmarks. Our inspirational specialist teachers work across the K–12 campus, delivering high-quality programs. Known for our academic focus and innovative teaching practices, we offer acceleration and extension opportunities, personalised career education from Year 5 to Year 12, and a wide range of HSC and vocational pathways with over 40 senior course options to support every learner's goals. 

• Top school on the Coffs Coast using NAPLAN and ATAR benchmarks.
• Inspirational specialist teachers working across the K-12 campus, including in languages, technologies, physical education, drama, music, learning support and library.
• Career education and pathways coach from Year 5 to Year 12.
• Acceleration and extension opportunities across the campus.
• HSC and vocational education opportunities - with 40 course options in the senior school.

Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Our students thrive through a rich co-curricular program that develops character, leadership, and a world prepared perspective. Our outdoor education and camps program from Year 1 to Year 12 fosters resilience, empathy and determination. We offer the region’s leading Performing Arts and Sports programs, with over 300 students in instrumental music and specialist sporting academies in basketball, netball, golf, rugby, AFL and football. As a member of the global Round Square network, students also have access to national and international exchanges and conferences, broadening their worldview and sense of connection. The opportunities beyond the classroom include:

• Extensive outdoor education and camps program from Year 1 through to Year 12, building student empathy, resilience, leadership and determination.
• Highest performing Performing Arts program in the region with over 300 students involved in the instrumental music program and a High Performance Program.
• Excellent sporting opportunities and resources across all independent school sports, High Performance Program and Athlete Development with specialist sporting academies in basketball, netball, golf, rugby, afl, and football.
• Member of the International Round Square network with 180 sister schools - access for students to attend national and international conferences and exchanges.

Resources & Facilities

• Wellbeing Hub
• Innovations Hub
• School-farm - 'Farnworth'
• STEAM Lab
• Trade training Centre with a commercial kitchen
• Performing Arts faculty with 17 music tutors and 6 performing arts teachers
• Indoor international-standard basketball centre
• Three full-size football fields
• 1 GB network bandwidth - making us the fastest school on the Mid North Coast
• Latest technology in classrooms, such as laser cutters and 3-D printers
• Climate-controlled classrooms
• Creative Arts Gallery
• On-campus Midford uniform shop outlet
• Modern canteen with a healthy seasonal menu
• Extensive primary and secondary (iHub) library resources, services and facilities; a dedicated senior study area and comprehensive online assignment support
• Senior Centre - The David Ford Centre
• Margaret's Field and Adventure Playground
• Theatre
• Hoys High Performance Gym
• Dance Studio

Value-Added Education

Bishop Druitt College offers a wide range of practical supports and value-added services that enhance the student and family experience.

• Partnerships with businesses, TAFE and universities.
• After-school homework clubs.
• Outside School Hours Care.
• Bus services to the Coffs Coast Northern Beaches and Clarence Valley Anglican School.
• Annual international tours and exchange programs.
• Stationery, incursions and excursions included in primary fees.
• Years 7-8 sport costs included in fees.
• Foundation Day, swimming carnival, and college picnic included in fees.
• On-site speech therapy and occupational therapy support.
• Online LMS for students, parents and staff that provide access to calendars, diaries, timetables, notices, school reports and more.
  BCP App.

Education Awards

Bishop Druitt College has been endorsed as one of Australia’s best schools and recognised as one of Australia’s leading regional schools, with multiple accolades celebrating our commitment to educational excellence. Our innovative approach, dedicated educators, and strong student outcomes have earned national recognition, highlighting BDC as a school that consistently delivers exceptional learning experiences and results.