Small independent co-ed combined school (Prep–12) in Lovely Banks, Victoria with 255 enrolments.
NAPLAN 17 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 56.0; the result is a B- overall.
Geelong Baptist College is also known as GBC Lovely Banks.
Median ATAR 56.0 ranks #389 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #121 of 136.
Geelong Baptist College has an overall SchoolRank score of 44.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 46/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1031, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Geelong Baptist College, Year 3 students averaged 393 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 476, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 539, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 531, below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Geelong Baptist College is a small independent combined school with approximately 255 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Geelong Baptist College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 34% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Geelong Baptist College has a median ATAR of 56.0.
Geelong Baptist College is located in Lovely Banks, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1031 (60th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.