Bellfield College vs St Anthony of Padua Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 4.3 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
St Anthony of Padua Catholic College
Austral · Catholic combined · K-11
1,539 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Bellfield College Rossmore NSW | St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 314 | #228 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1044 of 1,259 | #743 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-11 |
| Students | 704 | 1,539 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 319 | 785 / 754 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 117 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | 206 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +387% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 101.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Rossmore 2557 | Austral 2179 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellfield.nsw.edu.au | stapaustral.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony of Padua Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (45.8 vs 31.3).
- •St Anthony of Padua Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellfield College has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is the larger school with 1,539 students compared with 704.
- •St Anthony of Padua Catholic College has grown faster over five years (387% vs -2%).
- •Bellfield College is a independent school while St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is a catholic 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 St Anthony of Padua Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Anthony of Padua Catholic College ranks higher (45.8 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 St Anthony of Padua Catholic College?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Rossmore and Austral in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellfield College has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony of Padua Catholic College has 15.2.
How do Bellfield College and St Anthony of Padua Catholic College rank in NSW?
Bellfield College is 279th of 314 and St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is 228th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.