Bellfield College vs Pacific Valley Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 549 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
Pacific Valley Christian School
Townsend · Independent combined · K-12
277 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Bellfield College Rossmore NSW | Pacific Valley Christian School Townsend NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 314 | #262 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1044 of 1,259 | #976 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 704 | 277 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 319 | 137 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | 33 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 10% |
| Suburb | Rossmore 2557 | Townsend 2463 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bellfield.nsw.edu.au | www.pacificvalley.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pacific Valley Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (34.2 vs 31.3).
- •Pacific Valley Christian School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pacific Valley Christian School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
- •Bellfield College is the larger school with 704 students compared with 277.
- •Bellfield College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -16%).
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 Pacific Valley Christian School?
On the Success Index, Pacific Valley Christian School ranks higher (34.2 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 Pacific Valley Christian School?
About 549 km in a straight line, between Rossmore and Townsend in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellfield College has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pacific Valley Christian School has 11.6.
How do Bellfield College and Pacific Valley Christian School rank in NSW?
Bellfield College is 279th of 314 and Pacific Valley Christian School is 262nd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.