Bellfield College vs Bringelly Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellfield College
Rossmore · Independent combined · K-12
704 students · ICSEA 984
Bringelly Public School
Bringelly · Government primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Bellfield College Rossmore NSW | Bringelly Public School Bringelly NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 314 | #1323 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1044 of 1,259 | #4090 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 704 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 319 | 52 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 8.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 15% |
| Suburb | Rossmore 2557 | Bringelly 2556 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bellfield.nsw.edu.au | bringelly-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (31.3 vs 30.4).
- •Bellfield College has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bringelly Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.3).
- •Bellfield College is the larger school with 704 students compared with 114.
- •Bringelly Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
- •Bellfield College is a independent school while Bringelly Public School is a government 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 Bellfield College better than Bringelly Public 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 Bellfield College and Bringelly Public School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Rossmore and Bringelly in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellfield College has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bringelly Public School has 13.7.
How do Bellfield College and Bringelly Public School rank in NSW?
Bellfield College is 279th of 314 and Bringelly Public School is 1323rd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.