Bella Vista Public School vs Tallowood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 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
Tallowood School
Kellyville · Government special · U
98 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Bella Vista Public School Bella Vista NSW | Tallowood School Kellyville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #137 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 1,104 | 98 |
| Girls / boys | 533 / 571 | 25 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 142 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +174% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.0 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bella Vista 2153 | Kellyville 2155 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellavista-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tallowood-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bella Vista Public School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tallowood School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 17.8).
- •Bella Vista Public School is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 98.
- •Bella Vista Public School has grown faster over five years (174% vs 3%).
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 Tallowood School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bella Vista Public School and Tallowood School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bella Vista and Kellyville 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 Tallowood School has 4.5.
How do Bella Vista Public School and Tallowood School rank in NSW?
Bella Vista Public School is 33rd of 1,619 and Tallowood School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.