Hamlyn Banks Primary School vs Nelson Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 960 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hamlyn Banks Primary School
Hamlyn Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
290 students · ICSEA 976
Nelson Park School
Bell Park · Government special · U
334 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Hamlyn Banks Primary School Hamlyn Heights VIC | Nelson Park School Bell Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1074 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3411 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 290 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 147 | 98 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 57.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 68.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 11% |
| Suburb | Hamlyn Heights 3215 | Bell Park 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hbps.vic.edu.au | www.nelsonpark.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hamlyn Banks Primary School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nelson Park School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 10.8).
- •Nelson Park School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 290.
- •Nelson Park School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -22%).
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 Hamlyn Banks Primary School better than Nelson Park School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hamlyn Banks Primary School and Nelson Park School?
About 960 m in a straight line, between Hamlyn Heights and Bell Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamlyn Banks Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nelson Park School has 5.8.
How do Hamlyn Banks Primary School and Nelson Park School rank in VIC?
Hamlyn Banks Primary School is 1074th of 1,290 and Nelson Park School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.