Holy Family School vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 115 km 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
St Brigid's School
Healesville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Holy Family School Bell Park VIC | St Brigid's School Healesville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #765 of 1,290 | #778 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2290 of 4,908 | #2335 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 344 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 158 | 121 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bell Park 3215 | Healesville 3777 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | web.hfbellpark.catholic.edu.au | www.sbhealesville.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.5 vs 54.9).
- •Holy Family School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 274.
- •Holy Family School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -16%).
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 St Brigid's 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 St Brigid's School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Bell Park and Healesville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's School has 11.0.
How do Holy Family School and St Brigid's School rank in VIC?
Holy Family School is 765th of 1,290 and St Brigid's School is 778th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.