Bellevue Hill Public School vs Darlinghurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellevue Hill Public School
Bellevue Hill · Government primary · K-6
573 students · ICSEA 1156
Darlinghurst Public School
Potts Point · Government primary · K-6
210 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Bellevue Hill Public School Bellevue Hill NSW | Darlinghurst Public School Potts Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 1,619 | #123 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #106 of 4,908 | #452 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 573 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 292 | 123 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bellevue Hill 2023 | Potts Point 2011 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellevuehi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | darlinghur-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bellevue Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (82.2 vs 76.2).
- •Bellevue Hill Public School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 210.
- •Bellevue Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -33%).
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 Bellevue Hill Public School better than Darlinghurst Public School?
On the Success Index, Bellevue Hill Public School ranks higher (82.2 vs 76.2 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 Bellevue Hill Public School and Darlinghurst Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Bellevue Hill and Potts Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellevue Hill Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darlinghurst Public School has 15.4.
How do Bellevue Hill Public School and Darlinghurst Public School rank in NSW?
Bellevue Hill Public School is 24th of 1,619 and Darlinghurst Public School is 123rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.