Belair Public School vs Winston Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 115 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
Winston Heights Public School
Winston Hills · Government primary · K-6
304 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Belair Public School Adamstown NSW | Winston Heights Public School Winston Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #484 of 1,619 | #445 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1476 of 4,908 | #1344 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 409 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 215 | 144 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 1% |
| Suburb | Adamstown 2289 | Winston Hills 2153 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belair-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | winstonhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Winston Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 64.7).
- •Winston Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.5).
- •Belair Public School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 304.
- •Belair Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -31%).
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 Winston Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Winston Heights Public School ranks higher (66.4 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 Winston Heights Public School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Adamstown and Winston Hills 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 Winston Heights Public School has 18.2.
How do Belair Public School and Winston Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Belair Public School is 484th of 1,619 and Winston Heights Public School is 445th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.