Austral Public School vs Bellfield College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Austral Public School
Austral · Government primary · K-6
846 students · ICSEA 1032
Bellfield College
Rossmore · Independent combined · K-12
704 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Austral Public School Austral NSW | Bellfield College Rossmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #595 of 1,619 | #279 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1814 of 4,908 | #1044 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 846 | 704 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 428 | 385 / 319 |
| Foundation intake | 129 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +188% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 49.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 97% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | Rossmore 2557 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | austral-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.bellfield.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Austral Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 31.3).
- •Austral Public School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellfield College has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.2).
- •Austral Public School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 704.
- •Austral Public School has grown faster over five years (188% vs -2%).
- •Austral Public School is a government school while Bellfield College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Austral Public School better than Bellfield College?
On the Success Index, Austral Public School ranks higher (61.3 vs 31.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Austral Public School and Bellfield College?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Austral and Rossmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austral Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bellfield College has 14.3.
How do Austral Public School and Bellfield College rank in NSW?
Austral Public School is 595th of 1,619 and Bellfield College is 279th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.