Holy Family School vs Nelson Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 353 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
Nelson Park School
Bell Park · Government special · U
334 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Holy Family School Bell Park VIC | Nelson Park School Bell Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #765 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2290 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 344 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 158 | 98 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 57.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 68.6 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bell Park 3215 | Bell Park 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | web.hfbellpark.catholic.edu.au | www.nelsonpark.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nelson Park School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 11.2).
- •Holy Family School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 334.
- •Nelson Park School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -10%).
- •Holy Family School is a catholic school while Nelson Park 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 Holy Family 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 Holy Family School and Nelson Park School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Bell Park and Bell Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nelson Park School has 5.8.
How do Holy Family School and Nelson Park School rank in VIC?
Holy Family School is 765th of 1,290 and Nelson Park School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.