Al Hikma College vs Belmore South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 988 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Hikma College
Lakemba · Independent primary · K-6
399 students · ICSEA 1049
Belmore South Public School
Belmore · Government primary · K-6
230 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Al Hikma College Lakemba NSW | Belmore South Public School Belmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #838 of 1,619 | #821 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2556 of 4,908 | #2507 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 399 | 230 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 195 | 108 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lakemba 2195 | Belmore 2192 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alhikma.nsw.edu.au/ | belmoresth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (52.0 vs 52.7).
- •Al Hikma College has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmore South Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 21.2).
- •Al Hikma College is the larger school with 399 students compared with 230.
- •Al Hikma College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -20%).
- •Al Hikma College is a independent school while Belmore South Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al Hikma College better than Belmore South Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al Hikma College and Belmore South Public School?
About 988 m in a straight line, between Lakemba and Belmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Hikma College has 21.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Belmore South Public School has 13.4.
How do Al Hikma College and Belmore South Public School rank in NSW?
Al Hikma College is 838th of 1,619 and Belmore South Public School is 821st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.