Nelson Park School
Special school in Bell Park, VIC
About Nelson Park School
Nelson Park School is a government special school located in Bell Park, Melbourne. As a VIC public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from U.
With 334 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 938 (20th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 6:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Bell Park, VIC 3215
- Website www.nelsonpark.vic.edu.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Special (U)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 334 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 64 (57.4 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 92 (68.6 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 938 (20th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 11%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 236 (71%)
Girls: 98 (29%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 8%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 90%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 58%
Lower 23%
Upper 13%
Top 6%
