Covenant College vs Geelong Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Covenant College
Bell Post Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
735 students · ICSEA 1070
Geelong Baptist College
Lovely Banks · Independent combined · Prep-12
255 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Covenant College Bell Post Hill VIC | Geelong Baptist College Lovely Banks VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #114 of 239 | #153 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #404 of 1,259 | #637 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 735 | 255 |
| Girls / boys | 364 / 371 | 101 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | 30 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.4 | 26.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.9 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bell Post Hill 3215 | Lovely Banks 3213 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.covenant.vic.edu.au | www.geelongbc.org |
The verdict
- •Covenant College scores higher on the Success Index (63.2 vs 50.8).
- •Covenant College has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geelong Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.8).
- •Covenant College is the larger school with 735 students compared with 255.
- •Covenant College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -25%).
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 Covenant College better than Geelong Baptist College?
On the Success Index, Covenant College ranks higher (63.2 vs 50.8 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 Covenant College and Geelong Baptist College?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bell Post Hill and Lovely Banks in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Covenant College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geelong Baptist College has 9.5.
How do Covenant College and Geelong Baptist College rank in VIC?
Covenant College is 114th of 239 and Geelong Baptist College is 153rd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.