Bellfield College vs Leppington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.6 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
Leppington Public School
Leppington · Government primary · K-6
507 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Bellfield College Rossmore NSW | Leppington Public School Leppington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 314 | #639 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1044 of 1,259 | #1948 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 704 | 507 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 319 | 237 / 270 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 103 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Rossmore 2557 | Leppington 2179 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellfield.nsw.edu.au | leppington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Leppington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 31.3).
- •Leppington Public School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellfield College has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.5).
- •Bellfield College is the larger school with 704 students compared with 507.
- •Leppington Public School has grown faster over five years (52% vs -2%).
- •Bellfield College is a independent school while Leppington 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 Leppington Public School?
On the Success Index, Leppington Public School ranks higher (59.7 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 Bellfield College and Leppington Public School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Rossmore and Leppington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellfield College has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Leppington Public School has 17.5.
How do Bellfield College and Leppington Public School rank in NSW?
Bellfield College is 279th of 314 and Leppington Public School is 639th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.