Enrolment
Girls vs boys enrolment
440
reported total enrolments
215 girls
225 boys
48.9% girls51.1% boys
Bell Primary School reports 440 total enrolments, including 215 girls and 225 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 48.9% girls and 51.1% boys.
Quick school snapshot
What stands out in the profile
School model
Bell Primary School is listed as Government and Primary, with a reported year range of Prep-6.
Enrolment size
The school reports 440 total enrolments, including 215 girls and 225 boys where available.
ICSEA context
The ICSEA value is 1,165, with percentile 97 in the current dataset.
Gender profile
The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 48.9% girls and 51.1% boys.
Staff ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 14.4:1, based on 30.6 FTE teaching staff where available.
Local area
The campus is in Preston, Victoria, within Darebin.
Profile signals
School profile dashboard
The main student and context indicators are shown visually so the profile reads like a school intelligence page, not a spreadsheet.
Bell Primary School profile summary
Bell Primary School is listed as a government primary school in Preston, Victoria. The profile reports 440 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 1,165, and a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1 where available. The reported year range is Prep-6, and the campus sits within Darebin local government area.
Socio-educational
ICSEA percentile
97
percentile where available
ICSEA
1,165
Bell Primary School sits at the 97 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.
SEA quarters
Socio-educational distribution
Bottom
2%
Lower-middle
6%
Upper-middle
23%
Top
69%
The socio-educational distribution lists 2% in the bottom quarter, 6% in the lower-middle quarter, 23% in the upper-middle quarter, and 69% in the top quarter.
Staff
Staff profile summary
Teaching staff
38
FTE teaching
30.6
Non-teaching
10
Student-teacher
14.4:1
The profile reports 38 teaching staff and 10 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
Location
Campus location and area context
Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.
- Suburb
- Preston
- Postcode
- 3072
- State
- Victoria
- Local government area
- Darebin
- Statistical Area Level 2
- Preston - West
- Statistical Area Level 3
- Darebin - North
- Statistical Area Level 4
- Melbourne - North East
- Remoteness area
- Major Cities
Governance
Governance and official links
Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.
- Governing body
- Department of Education Victoria
- Governing body URL
- Visit website
- School URL
- Visit school website
- Campus type
- School Single Entity
- Reporting description
- Individual Reporting
Community
Student community profile
Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.
- Indigenous enrolment
- 2%
- Language background other than English: yes
- 13%
- Language background other than English: no
- 85%
- Language background other than English: not stated
- 2%
Nearby
Nearby and similar schools
Similar schools are selected from the same suburb first, then from the same local government area where needed.
IndependentCombined
East Preston Islamic College
Preston, VIC 3072
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 733
- ICSEA
- 976
- Ratio
- 11.7:1
GovernmentPrimary
Newlands Primary School
Preston, VIC 3072
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 437
- ICSEA
- 1,146
- Ratio
- 12.7:1
GovernmentSecondary
Northern College of the Arts and Technology
Preston, VIC 3072
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 367
- ICSEA
- 1,060
- Ratio
- 8.2:1
GovernmentSecondary
Preston High School
Preston, VIC 3072
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 1.3K
- ICSEA
- 1,104
- Ratio
- 13.1:1
GovernmentPrimary
Preston Primary School
Preston, VIC 3072
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 646
- ICSEA
- 1,113
- Ratio
- 14.9:1
GovernmentPrimary
Preston South Primary School
Preston, VIC 3072
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 397
- ICSEA
- 1,127
- Ratio
- 12.9:1
FAQ
Questions about Bell Primary School
How many students attend Bell Primary School?
Bell Primary School has 440 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 215 girls and 225 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.
What type of school is Bell Primary School?
Bell Primary School is listed as a Government school with school type Primary. The reported year range is Prep-6.
Where is Bell Primary School located?
Bell Primary School is located in Preston, VIC 3072. The local government area is Darebin.
What is the ICSEA value of Bell Primary School?
The ICSEA value for Bell Primary School is 1,165 and the ICSEA percentile is 97. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.
Is Bell Primary School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?
Bell Primary School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 48.9% girls and 51.1% boys where percentage fields are available.
Data note
Built from structured 2025 school profile data
This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.