Barwon Valley School vs Geelong English Language School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barwon Valley School
Belmont · Government special · U
161 students · ICSEA 1004
Geelong English Language School
Belmont · Government combined · Prep-10
95 students · ICSEA 884
| Measure | Barwon Valley School Belmont VIC | Geelong English Language School Belmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #235 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1178 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | Prep-10 |
| Students | 161 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 108 | 50 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 884 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.9 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Belmont 3216 | Belmont 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.barwonss.vic.edu.au | www.gelc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Barwon Valley School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geelong English Language School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 4.1).
- •Barwon Valley School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 95.
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 Barwon Valley School better than Geelong English Language School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barwon Valley School and Geelong English Language School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Belmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barwon Valley School has 4.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geelong English Language School has 3.4.
How do Barwon Valley School and Geelong English Language School rank in VIC?
Barwon Valley School is unranked and Geelong English Language School is 235th of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.