Top 8 independent schools in Geelong (2025)
Independent (non-government, non-Catholic-system) schools. Ranked by the Success Index from official ACARA data; 8 schools shown out of all eligible independent schools in Geelong.
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- VCE Schools by Median Study Score
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- Largest Schools
- 186The Geelong CollegeNewtown · Independent CombinedICSEA 1156 · 1,573 students
- 281Kardinia International CollegeBell Post Hill · Independent CombinedICSEA 1155 · 1,925 students
- 379Geelong Grammar SchoolCorio · Independent CombinedICSEA 1149 · 1,422 students
- 475Freshwater Creek Steiner SchoolFreshwater Creek · Independent PrimaryICSEA 1094 · 144 students
- 575Christian College GeelongHighton · Independent CombinedICSEA 1098 · 1,908 students
- 670Geelong Lutheran CollegeArmstrong Creek · Independent CombinedICSEA 1101 · 1,317 students
- 763Covenant CollegeBell Post Hill · Independent CombinedICSEA 1070 · 735 students
- 851Geelong Baptist CollegeLovely Banks · Independent CombinedICSEA 1031 · 255 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Geelong College Newtown · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 85.8 Top 5% | 1156 | 1,573 | 9.7 |
| 2 | Kardinia International College Bell Post Hill · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 80.8 Top 10% | 1155 | 1,925 | 10.7 |
| 3 | Geelong Grammar School Corio · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 78.5 Top 10% | 1149 | 1,422 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Freshwater Creek Steiner School Freshwater Creek · Primary · Prep-6 | Independent | 75.3 Top 10% | 1094 | 144 | 10.7 |
| 5 | Christian College Geelong Highton · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 75.0 Top 25% | 1098 | 1,908 | 9.1 |
| 6 | Geelong Lutheran College Armstrong Creek · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 69.8 Top 25% | 1101 | 1,317 | 14.0 |
| 7 | Covenant College Bell Post Hill · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 63.2 Top 50% | 1070 | 735 | 11.8 |
| 8 | Geelong Baptist College Lovely Banks · Combined · Prep-12 | Independent | 50.8 Top 50% | 1031 | 255 | 9.5 |
There are 8 independent schools in Geelong eligible for this list; the top 8 are shown. The Geelong College in Newtown is ranked first with a Success Index of 85.8 and an ICSEA of 1156.
The top 8 independent schools in Geelong for 2025 are: 1. The Geelong College (Newtown); 2. Kardinia International College (Bell Post Hill); 3. Geelong Grammar School (Corio); 4. Freshwater Creek Steiner School (Freshwater Creek); 5. Christian College Geelong (Highton); 6. Geelong Lutheran College (Armstrong Creek); 7. Covenant College (Bell Post Hill); 8. Geelong Baptist College (Lovely Banks).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best independent school in Geelong?
The Geelong College in Newtown ranks first among independent schools in Geelong with a Success Index of 85.8 out of 100 and an ICSEA of 1156.
How are independent schools in Geelong ranked?
Each school's Success Index combines five factors from ACARA's 2025 school profile data: ICSEA (50%), share of students in the top socio-educational quarter (15%), students per teacher (15%), five-year enrolment growth (10%) and five-year ICSEA trend (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type nationally. Schools with fewer than 80 students are excluded.
How many public schools are in the top 100 independent schools in Geelong?
0 of the top 8 independent schools in Geelong are government schools; 8 are Catholic or independent.
Do these rankings include NAPLAN or ATAR results?
Not yet. ACARA does not publish school-level NAPLAN results in bulk, and ATAR results are released by state authorities in different formats. The Success Index uses the measures ACARA publishes for every school so that all schools are compared on identical data. Where a school publishes its own results we link to its website.