Kardinia International College vs Nelson Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 805 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kardinia International College
Bell Post Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,925 students · ICSEA 1155
Nelson Park School
Bell Park · Government special · U
334 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Kardinia International College Bell Post Hill VIC | Nelson Park School Bell Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #92 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | U |
| Students | 1,925 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 978 / 947 | 98 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 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 | +5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 179.3 | 57.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 88.4 | 68.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bell Post Hill 3215 | Bell Park 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kardinia.vic.edu.au | www.nelsonpark.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kardinia International College has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nelson Park School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 10.7).
- •Kardinia International College is the larger school with 1,925 students compared with 334.
- •Kardinia International College is a independent 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 Kardinia International College 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 Kardinia International College and Nelson Park School?
About 805 m in a straight line, between Bell Post Hill and Bell Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kardinia International College has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nelson Park School has 5.8.
How do Kardinia International College and Nelson Park School rank in VIC?
Kardinia International College is 38th of 239 and Nelson Park School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.