Bell Park North Primary School vs Rollins Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 937 m 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
Rollins Primary School
Bell Post Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Bell Park North Primary School Bell Park VIC | Rollins Primary School Bell Post Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #995 of 1,290 | #791 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3120 of 4,908 | #2380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 292 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 131 | 159 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bell Park 3215 | Bell Post Hill 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bpnps.vic.edu.au/ | www.rollinsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rollins Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 44.4).
- •Rollins Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bell Park North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Rollins Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 292.
- •Bell Park North Primary School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 10%).
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 Rollins Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rollins Primary School ranks higher (54.4 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 Rollins Primary School?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Bell Park and Bell Post Hill 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 Rollins Primary School has 13.3.
How do Bell Park North Primary School and Rollins Primary School rank in VIC?
Bell Park North Primary School is 995th of 1,290 and Rollins Primary School is 791st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.