Nelson Park School vs North Geelong Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 535 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Park School
Bell Park · Government special · U
334 students · ICSEA 938
North Geelong Secondary College
North Geelong · Government high school · 7-12
989 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Nelson Park School Bell Park VIC | North Geelong Secondary College North Geelong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #275 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #949 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 334 | 989 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 236 | 434 / 555 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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 | +1% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 85.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.6 | 49.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bell Park 3215 | North Geelong 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nelsonpark.vic.edu.au/ | www.ngsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •North Geelong Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nelson Park School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 11.5).
- •North Geelong Secondary College is the larger school with 989 students compared with 334.
- •Nelson Park School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
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 Nelson Park School better than North Geelong Secondary College?
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 Nelson Park School and North Geelong Secondary College?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Bell Park and North Geelong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nelson Park School has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Geelong Secondary College has 11.5.
How do Nelson Park School and North Geelong Secondary College rank in VIC?
Nelson Park School is unranked and North Geelong Secondary College is 275th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.