Bellambi Public School vs St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School
Corrimal · Catholic primary · K-6
339 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Bellambi Public School Bellambi NSW | St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School Corrimal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1518 of 1,619 | #614 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4608 of 4,908 | #1873 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 182 | 339 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 96 | 171 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 807 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bellambi 2518 | Corrimal 2518 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellambi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 23.2).
- •St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 807), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellambi Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.8).
- •St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 182.
- •Bellambi Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -9%).
- •Bellambi Public School is a government school while St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Campbelltown
Frequently asked questions
Is Bellambi Public School better than St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 23.2 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 St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bellambi and Corrimal 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 St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School has 17.8.
How do Bellambi Public School and St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bellambi Public School is 1518th of 1,619 and St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School is 614th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.