Bellfield College vs Rossmore Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 762 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellfield College
Rossmore · Independent combined · K-12
704 students · ICSEA 984
Rossmore Public School
Rossmore · Government primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Bellfield College Rossmore NSW | Rossmore Public School Rossmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 314 | #1154 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1044 of 1,259 | #3617 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 704 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 319 | 40 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +74% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 10.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 17% |
| Suburb | Rossmore 2557 | Rossmore 2557 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellfield.nsw.edu.au | rossmore-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rossmore Public School scores higher on the Success Index (37.3 vs 31.3).
- •Bellfield College has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rossmore Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.3).
- •Bellfield College is the larger school with 704 students compared with 113.
- •Rossmore Public School has grown faster over five years (74% vs -2%).
- •Bellfield College is a independent school while Rossmore 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 Rossmore Public School?
On the Success Index, Rossmore Public School ranks higher (37.3 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 Rossmore Public School?
About 762 m in a straight line, between Rossmore and Rossmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellfield College has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rossmore Public School has 11.0.
How do Bellfield College and Rossmore Public School rank in NSW?
Bellfield College is 279th of 314 and Rossmore Public School is 1154th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.