Bellingen High School vs Georges River College Peakhurst Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 428 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingen High School
Bellingen · Government high school · 7-12
584 students · ICSEA 1006
Georges River College Peakhurst Campus
Peakhurst · Government high school · 7-10
758 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Bellingen High School Bellingen NSW | Georges River College Peakhurst Campus Peakhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #264 of 539 | #255 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #691 of 1,472 | #671 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 584 | 758 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 273 | 279 / 479 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 127 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | 60 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 65.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bellingen 2454 | Peakhurst 2210 |
| Council area | Bellingen | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bellingen-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | peakhurst-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Georges River College Peakhurst Campus scores higher on the Success Index (53.3 vs 52.1).
- •Georges River College Peakhurst Campus has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Georges River College Peakhurst Campus is the larger school with 758 students compared with 584.
- •Bellingen High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -11%).
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 Bellingen High School better than Georges River College Peakhurst Campus?
On the Success Index, Georges River College Peakhurst Campus ranks higher (53.3 vs 52.1 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 Bellingen High School and Georges River College Peakhurst Campus?
About 428 km in a straight line, between Bellingen and Peakhurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellingen High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Georges River College Peakhurst Campus has 11.7.
How do Bellingen High School and Georges River College Peakhurst Campus rank in NSW?
Bellingen High School is 264th of 539 and Georges River College Peakhurst Campus is 255th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.