Bellevue Hill Public School vs St Clare's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
St Clare's College
Waverley · Catholic high school · 7-12
773 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Bellevue Hill Public School Bellevue Hill NSW | St Clare's College Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 1,619 | #19 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #106 of 4,908 | #66 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 573 | 773 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 292 | 773 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 55.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bellevue Hill 2023 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellevuehi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stclares.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bellevue Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (82.2 vs 80.3).
- •Bellevue Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clare's College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •St Clare's College is the larger school with 773 students compared with 573.
- •St Clare's College has grown faster over five years (30% vs 9%).
- •Bellevue Hill Public School is a government school while St Clare's College 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 St Clare's College?
On the Success Index, Bellevue Hill Public School ranks higher (82.2 vs 80.3 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 St Clare's College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bellevue Hill and Waverley 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 St Clare's College has 13.9.
How do Bellevue Hill Public School and St Clare's College rank in NSW?
Bellevue Hill Public School is 24th of 1,619 and St Clare's College is 19th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.