Bell Primary School
Bell Primary School is a government primary school in Preston, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1165, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 440 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Preston VIC 3072. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bell Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Bell Primary School ranks 33rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 54 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John's College Preston, an independent combined school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Bell Primary School scores 1165, well above average.
School zone
Bell Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Bell Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bell Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's College PrestonIndependent Combined · Preston | 0.8 km | 1066 | 99 lower | 345 |
| Thornbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornbury | 1.0 km | 1093 | 72 lower | 308 |
| Preston West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Preston | 1.2 km | 1135 | 30 lower | 670 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bell Primary School a government school?
Yes, Bell Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bell Primary School offer?
Bell Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Bell Primary School's ICSEA score?
Bell Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1165, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bell Primary School?
Bell Primary School has 440 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bell Primary School?
The nearest schools to Bell Primary School are St John's College Preston (0.8 km), Thornbury Primary School (1.0 km), Antonine College - Cedar Campus (1.1 km).
Where is Bell Primary School located?
Bell Primary School is located in Preston, VIC 3072. Visit the school website at http://www.bellps.vic.edu.au.