Bellarine Secondary College vs Saint Ignatius College Geelong
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 218 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellarine Secondary College
Drysdale · Government high school · 7-12
1,147 students · ICSEA 1006
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Drysdale · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,442 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Bellarine Secondary College Drysdale VIC | Saint Ignatius College Geelong Drysdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 348 | #47 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #760 of 1,472 | #109 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,147 | 1,442 |
| Girls / boys | 492 / 655 | 699 / 743 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 197 | 260 |
| Year 12 cohort | 137 | 210 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2% | 3.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.7 | 128.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.2 | 56.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Drysdale 3222 | Drysdale 3222 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bellarinesc.vic.edu.au | www.ignatius.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Saint Ignatius College Geelong scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 49.1).
- •Saint Ignatius College Geelong has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Saint Ignatius College Geelong has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.4).
- •Saint Ignatius College Geelong is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 1,147.
- •Saint Ignatius College Geelong has grown faster over five years (9% vs -10%).
- •Bellarine Secondary College is a government school while Saint Ignatius College Geelong is a catholic 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 Bellarine Secondary College better than Saint Ignatius College Geelong?
On the Success Index, Saint Ignatius College Geelong ranks higher (77.2 vs 49.1 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 Bellarine Secondary College and Saint Ignatius College Geelong?
About 218 m in a straight line, between Drysdale and Drysdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellarine Secondary College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Saint Ignatius College Geelong has 11.2.
How do Bellarine Secondary College and Saint Ignatius College Geelong rank in VIC?
Bellarine Secondary College is 221st of 348 and Saint Ignatius College Geelong is 47th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.