Nelson Park School
Nelson Park School is a government combined school in Bell Park, VIC offering U. With an ICSEA score of 938, it sits in the 20th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Bell Park VIC 3215. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nelson Park School compares
By ICSEA, Nelson Park School ranks 297th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Family School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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. Nelson Park School scores 938, below average.
Enrolment and location
We could not match Nelson Park School to a 2025 Victorian school zone. Check the school's zone on Find My School.
About Bell Park
Nelson Park School is located in Bell Park, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,224/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 5,602.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bell Park suburb profileSchools near Nelson Park School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nelson Park School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family SchoolCatholic Primary · Bell Park | 0.4 km | 1029 | 91 higher | 344 |
| North Geelong Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · North Geelong | 0.5 km | 961 | 23 higher | 989 |
| Kardinia International CollegeIndependent Combined · Bell Post Hill | 0.8 km | 1155 | 217 higher | 1,925 |
| Bell Park North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bell Park | 0.9 km | 956 | 18 higher | 292 |
| Bell Park North Primary School-Geelong English Language ProgramGovernment Primary · Bell Park | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamlyn Heights | 1.0 km | 976 | 38 higher | 290 |
| Western Heights Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Hamlyn Heights | 1.2 km | 991 | 53 higher | 1,060 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nelson Park School a government school?
Yes, Nelson Park School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nelson Park School offer?
Nelson Park School offers U.
What is Nelson Park School's ICSEA score?
Nelson Park School has an ICSEA score of 938, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nelson Park School?
Nelson Park School has 334 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nelson Park School?
The nearest schools to Nelson Park School are Holy Family School (0.4 km), North Geelong Secondary College (0.5 km), Geelong English Language School (interim name)-North Geelong Campus (0.5 km).
Where is Nelson Park School located?
Nelson Park School is located in Bell Park, VIC 3215. Visit the school website at http://www.nelsonpark.vic.edu.au/.