Holy Family School vs North Geelong Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 276 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
North Geelong Secondary College
North Geelong · Government high school · 7-12
989 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Holy Family School Bell Park VIC | North Geelong Secondary College North Geelong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #765 of 1,290 | #275 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2290 of 4,908 | #949 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 344 | 989 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 158 | 434 / 555 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 154 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 85.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 49.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bell Park 3215 | North Geelong 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | web.hfbellpark.catholic.edu.au | www.ngsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family School scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 40.0).
- •Holy Family School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Geelong Secondary College is the larger school with 989 students compared with 344.
- •North Geelong Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -10%).
- •Holy Family School is a catholic school while North Geelong Secondary College 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 North Geelong Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Holy Family School ranks higher (55.5 vs 40.0 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 North Geelong Secondary College?
About 276 m in a straight line, between Bell Park and North Geelong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Geelong Secondary College has 11.5.
How do Holy Family School and North Geelong Secondary College rank in VIC?
Holy Family School is 765th of 1,290 and North Geelong Secondary College is 275th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.