Holy Family School vs Kardinia International College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 858 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family School
Bell Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
344 students · ICSEA 1029
Kardinia International College
Bell Post Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,925 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Holy Family School Bell Park VIC | Kardinia International College Bell Post Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #765 of 1,290 | #38 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2290 of 4,908 | #92 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 344 | 1,925 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 158 | 978 / 947 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 252 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 236 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 11.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 179.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 88.4 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bell Park 3215 | Bell Post Hill 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | web.hfbellpark.catholic.edu.au | www.kardinia.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kardinia International College scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 55.5).
- •Kardinia International College has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kardinia International College is the larger school with 1,925 students compared with 344.
- •Kardinia International College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -10%).
- •Holy Family School is a catholic school while Kardinia International College is an independent 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 Holy Family School better than Kardinia International College?
On the Success Index, Kardinia International College ranks higher (80.8 vs 55.5 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 Holy Family School and Kardinia International College?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Bell Park and Bell Post Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kardinia International College has 10.7.
How do Holy Family School and Kardinia International College rank in VIC?
Holy Family School is 765th of 1,290 and Kardinia International College is 38th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.