Bellbird Public School vs Ellalong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellbird Public School
Bellbird · Government primary · K-6
355 students · ICSEA 907
Ellalong Public School
Ellalong · Government primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Bellbird Public School Bellbird NSW | Ellalong Public School Ellalong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1587 of 1,619 | #1525 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4804 of 4,908 | #4625 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 355 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 183 | 49 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +45% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 907 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 28% |
| Suburb | Bellbird 2325 | Ellalong 2325 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bellbird-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ellalong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ellalong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.0 vs 19.3).
- •Bellbird Public School has the higher ICSEA (907 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ellalong Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.9).
- •Bellbird Public School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 114.
- •Bellbird Public School has grown faster over five years (45% vs -9%).
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 Bellbird Public School better than Ellalong Public School?
On the Success Index, Ellalong Public School ranks higher (23.0 vs 19.3 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 Bellbird Public School and Ellalong Public School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Bellbird and Ellalong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellbird Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ellalong Public School has 13.9.
How do Bellbird Public School and Ellalong Public School rank in NSW?
Bellbird Public School is 1587th of 1,619 and Ellalong Public School is 1525th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.