Belair Public School vs Kotara School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km 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 School
Kotara · Government special · U
25 students · ICSEA 816
| Measure | Belair Public School Adamstown NSW | Kotara School Kotara NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #484 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1476 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 409 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 215 | 1 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 816 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 28% |
| Suburb | Adamstown 2289 | Kotara 2289 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belair-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kotara-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Belair Public School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 816), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kotara School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 19.5).
- •Belair Public School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 25.
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 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 Belair Public School and Kotara School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Adamstown and Kotara 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 School has 4.2.
How do Belair Public School and Kotara School rank in NSW?
Belair Public School is 484th of 1,619 and Kotara School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.