Northern Bay P-12 College vs Rollins Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Bay P-12 College
Corio · Government combined · Prep-12
1,726 students · ICSEA 877
Rollins Primary School
Bell Post Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Northern Bay P-12 College Corio VIC | Rollins Primary School Bell Post Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #231 of 239 | #791 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1152 of 1,259 | #2380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,726 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 832 / 894 | 159 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 130 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 117 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 877 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 199.9 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 160.8 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Corio 3214 | Bell Post Hill 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nbc.vic.edu.au/ | www.rollinsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rollins Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 26.5).
- •Rollins Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 877), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern Bay P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.3).
- •Northern Bay P-12 College is the larger school with 1,726 students compared with 326.
- •Rollins Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -6%).
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 Northern Bay P-12 College better than Rollins Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rollins Primary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 26.5 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 Northern Bay P-12 College and Rollins Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Corio and Bell Post Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northern Bay P-12 College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rollins Primary School has 13.3.
How do Northern Bay P-12 College and Rollins Primary School rank in VIC?
Northern Bay P-12 College is 231st of 239 and Rollins Primary School is 791st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.