Bega High School vs Belmont High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 438 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bega High School
Bega · Government high school · 7-12
706 students · ICSEA 973
Belmont High School
Belmont · Government high school · 7-12
812 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Bega High School Bega NSW | Belmont High School Belmont NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #283 of 539 | #304 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #762 of 1,472 | #826 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 706 | 812 |
| Girls / boys | 348 / 358 | 410 / 402 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 154 | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.4 | 67.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 14% |
| Suburb | Bega 2550 | Belmont 2280 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bega-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | belmont-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bega High School scores higher on the Success Index (49.0 vs 45.9).
- •Bega High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.9).
- •Belmont High School is the larger school with 812 students compared with 706.
- •Bega High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 1%).
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 Bega High School better than Belmont High School?
On the Success Index, Bega High School ranks higher (49.0 vs 45.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bega High School and Belmont High School?
About 438 km in a straight line, between Bega and Belmont in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bega High School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Belmont High School has 11.9.
How do Bega High School and Belmont High School rank in NSW?
Bega High School is 283rd of 539 and Belmont High School is 304th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.