Belair Public School vs Kotara High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 469 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belair Public School
Adamstown · Government primary · K-6
409 students · ICSEA 1103
Kotara High School
Adamstown · Government high school · 7-12
1,130 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Belair Public School Adamstown NSW | Kotara High School Adamstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #484 of 1,619 | #142 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1476 of 4,908 | #349 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 409 | 1,130 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 215 | 512 / 618 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 193 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 85.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Adamstown 2289 | Adamstown 2289 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belair-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kotara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kotara High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 64.7).
- •Belair Public School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kotara High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 19.5).
- •Kotara High School is the larger school with 1,130 students compared with 409.
- •Kotara High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -15%).
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 Belair Public School better than Kotara High School?
On the Success Index, Kotara High School ranks higher (67.4 vs 64.7 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 Belair Public School and Kotara High School?
About 469 m in a straight line, between Adamstown and Adamstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belair Public School has 19.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kotara High School has 13.2.
How do Belair Public School and Kotara High School rank in NSW?
Belair Public School is 484th of 1,619 and Kotara High School is 142nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.