Nelson Park School

Schools Australia introduces Nelson Park School in Bell Park, for all your education and learning needs.

Nelson Park was established in 1967 and caters for students between the ages of 5 – 18 years in the Geelong region with mild intellectual disabilities. Current enrolment at the school is 303, with a number of students on part-time placement. The main campus is situated in Bell Park, with an annexe in North Geelong.

Nelson Park has 50 teaching staff and 29 non-teaching staff.

'Education for Life’ reflects the school’s commitment to optimizing the independence of each student. The Nelson Park school community is committed to:

• Improving student learning.

• Developing the full potential of each student.

• Providing support to parents and caregivers.

• Promoting programs that will develop knowledge, attitudes and skills that will enhance quality of life

• Working as a highly effective team.

Students are supported within a multi-disciplinary framework that includes parents, caregivers, special trained teachers and assistants, a speech therapist, welfare workers and guidance officers.