Geelong Baptist College vs Rollins Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geelong Baptist College
Lovely Banks · Independent combined · Prep-12
255 students · ICSEA 1031
Rollins Primary School
Bell Post Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Geelong Baptist College Lovely Banks VIC | Rollins Primary School Bell Post Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #153 of 239 | #791 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #637 of 1,259 | #2380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 255 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 154 | 159 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 40 |
| 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 | -25% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Lovely Banks 3213 | Bell Post Hill 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.geelongbc.org | www.rollinsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rollins Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 50.8).
- •Geelong Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geelong Baptist College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.3).
- •Rollins Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 255.
- •Rollins Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -25%).
- •Geelong Baptist College is a independent school while Rollins Primary School is a government 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 Geelong Baptist College better than Rollins Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rollins Primary School ranks higher (54.4 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 Geelong Baptist College and Rollins Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lovely Banks and Bell Post Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geelong Baptist College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rollins Primary School has 13.3.
How do Geelong Baptist College and Rollins Primary School rank in VIC?
Geelong Baptist College is 153rd of 239 and Rollins Primary School is 791st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.