Bella Vista Public School vs Parklea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Vista Public School
Bella Vista · Government primary · K-6
1,104 students · ICSEA 1147
Parklea Public School
Glenwood · Government primary · K-6
566 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Bella Vista Public School Bella Vista NSW | Parklea Public School Glenwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 1,619 | #487 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #137 of 4,908 | #1481 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,104 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 533 / 571 | 261 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | 142 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +174% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.0 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bella Vista 2153 | Glenwood 2768 |
| Council area | The Hills | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellavista-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | parklea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bella Vista Public School scores higher on the Success Index (81.2 vs 64.7).
- •Bella Vista Public School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parklea Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.8).
- •Bella Vista Public School is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 566.
- •Bella Vista Public School has grown faster over five years (174% vs -19%).
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 Bella Vista Public School better than Parklea Public School?
On the Success Index, Bella Vista Public School ranks higher (81.2 vs 64.7 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 Bella Vista Public School and Parklea Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bella Vista and Glenwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bella Vista Public School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parklea Public School has 15.7.
How do Bella Vista Public School and Parklea Public School rank in NSW?
Bella Vista Public School is 33rd of 1,619 and Parklea Public School is 487th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.