Bellarine Secondary College
Bellarine Secondary College is a government secondary school in Drysdale, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1006, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,147 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Drysdale VIC 3222. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bellarine Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Bellarine Secondary College ranks 205th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Saint Ignatius College Geelong, a Catholic secondary school 0.2 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. Bellarine Secondary College scores 1006, near average.
School zone
Bellarine Secondary College'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.
About Drysdale
Bellarine Secondary College is located in Drysdale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,273/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 4,976.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Drysdale suburb profileSchools near Bellarine Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bellarine Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ignatius College GeelongCatholic Secondary · Drysdale | 0.2 km | 1075 | 69 higher | 1,442 |
| St Thomas Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Drysdale | 0.4 km | 1051 | 45 higher | 428 |
| Drysdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Drysdale | 2.8 km | 1016 | 10 higher | 388 |
| Clifton Springs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clifton Springs | 2.9 km | 1003 | 3 lower | 472 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bellarine Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Bellarine Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bellarine Secondary College offer?
Bellarine Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Bellarine Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Bellarine Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1006, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bellarine Secondary College?
Bellarine Secondary College has 1,147 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bellarine Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Bellarine Secondary College are Saint Ignatius College Geelong (0.2 km), St Thomas Primary School (0.4 km), Christian College Geelong - Bellarine Campus (2.7 km).
Where is Bellarine Secondary College located?
Bellarine Secondary College is located in Drysdale, VIC 3222. Visit the school website at http://www.bellarinesc.vic.edu.au.