Bell Park North Primary School vs Geelong Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Park North Primary School
Bell Park · Government primary · Prep-6
292 students · ICSEA 956
Geelong Baptist College
Lovely Banks · Independent combined · Prep-12
255 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Bell Park North Primary School Bell Park VIC | Geelong Baptist College Lovely Banks VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #995 of 1,290 | #153 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3120 of 4,908 | #637 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 292 | 255 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 131 | 101 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 30 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 26.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bell Park 3215 | Lovely Banks 3213 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bpnps.vic.edu.au/ | www.geelongbc.org |
The verdict
- •Geelong Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 44.4).
- •Geelong Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geelong Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.7).
- •Bell Park North Primary School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 255.
- •Bell Park North Primary School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -25%).
- •Bell Park North Primary School is a government school while Geelong Baptist College is an independent 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 Bell Park North Primary School better than Geelong Baptist College?
On the Success Index, Geelong Baptist College ranks higher (50.8 vs 44.4 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 Bell Park North Primary School and Geelong Baptist College?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Bell Park and Lovely Banks in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bell Park North Primary School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geelong Baptist College has 9.5.
How do Bell Park North Primary School and Geelong Baptist College rank in VIC?
Bell Park North Primary School is 995th of 1,290 and Geelong Baptist College is 153rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.