Bellambi Public School vs Black Mountain Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 457 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellambi Public School
Bellambi · Government primary · K-6
182 students · ICSEA 807
Black Mountain Public School
Black Mountain · Government primary · K-6
20 students · ICSEA 807
| Measure | Bellambi Public School Bellambi NSW | Black Mountain Public School Black Mountain NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1518 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4608 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 182 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 96 | 10 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 807 | 807 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 2.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 80% |
| Suburb | Bellambi 2518 | Black Mountain 2365 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bellambi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | blackmtn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bellambi Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.2 vs 19.9).
- •Bellambi Public School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 20.
- •Bellambi Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -5%).
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 Bellambi Public School better than Black Mountain Public School?
On the Success Index, Bellambi Public School ranks higher (23.2 vs 19.9 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 Bellambi Public School and Black Mountain Public School?
About 457 km in a straight line, between Bellambi and Black Mountain in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellambi Public School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Black Mountain Public School has 10.0.
How do Bellambi Public School and Black Mountain Public School rank in NSW?
Bellambi Public School is 1518th of 1,619 and Black Mountain Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.