Nelson Park School vs Rollins Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km 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
Rollins Primary School
Bell Post Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Nelson Park School Bell Park VIC | Rollins Primary School Bell Post Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #791 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 334 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 236 | 159 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.6 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bell Park 3215 | Bell Post Hill 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nelsonpark.vic.edu.au/ | www.rollinsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rollins Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nelson Park School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 13.3).
- •Nelson Park School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 326.
- •Rollins Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 1%).
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 Rollins Primary 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 Nelson Park School and Rollins Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bell Park and Bell Post Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nelson Park School has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rollins Primary School has 13.3.
How do Nelson Park School and Rollins Primary School rank in VIC?
Nelson Park School is unranked and Rollins Primary School is 791st of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.