Bellfield College vs Unity Grammar College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 3.5 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
Unity Grammar College
Austral · Independent combined · K-12
1,428 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Bellfield College Rossmore NSW | Unity Grammar College Austral NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 314 | #144 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1044 of 1,259 | #459 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 704 | 1,428 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 319 | 720 / 708 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 100.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 38.7 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rossmore 2557 | Austral 2179 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellfield.nsw.edu.au | www.unitygrammar.com.au |
The verdict
- •Unity Grammar College scores higher on the Success Index (60.1 vs 31.3).
- •Unity Grammar College has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Unity Grammar College is the larger school with 1,428 students compared with 704.
- •Unity Grammar College has grown faster over five years (44% vs -2%).
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 Unity Grammar College?
On the Success Index, Unity Grammar College ranks higher (60.1 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 Unity Grammar College?
About 3.5 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 Unity Grammar College has 14.2.
How do Bellfield College and Unity Grammar College rank in NSW?
Bellfield College is 279th of 314 and Unity Grammar College is 144th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.