Bellevue Hill Public School vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 788 m 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Woollahra · Catholic primary · K-6
196 students · ICSEA 1164
| Measure | Bellevue Hill Public School Bellevue Hill NSW | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Woollahra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 1,619 | #67 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #106 of 4,908 | #277 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 573 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 292 | 117 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1164 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bellevue Hill 2023 | Woollahra 2022 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Woollahra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellevuehi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hcpswoollahra.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bellevue Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (82.2 vs 78.7).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1156), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellevue Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.3).
- •Bellevue Hill Public School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 196.
- •Bellevue Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -13%).
- •Bellevue Hill Public School is a government school while Holy Cross 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bellevue Hill Public School better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bellevue Hill Public School ranks higher (82.2 vs 78.7 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 Bellevue Hill Public School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 788 m in a straight line, between Bellevue Hill and Woollahra 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has 16.3.
How do Bellevue Hill Public School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bellevue Hill Public School is 24th of 1,619 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 67th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.