Bellingen High School vs Beverly Hills Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 425 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingen High School
Bellingen · Government high school · 7-12
584 students · ICSEA 1006
Beverly Hills Girls High School
Beverly Hills · Government high school · 6-12
1,003 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Bellingen High School Bellingen NSW | Beverly Hills Girls High School Beverly Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #264 of 539 | #234 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #691 of 1,472 | #603 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 6-12 |
| Students | 584 | 1,003 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 273 | 901 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 127 | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | 60 | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 85.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bellingen 2454 | Beverly Hills 2209 |
| Council area | Bellingen | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bellingen-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | beverlyhg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Beverly Hills Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 52.1).
- •Bellingen High School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beverly Hills Girls High School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 584.
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 Bellingen High School better than Beverly Hills Girls High School?
On the Success Index, Beverly Hills Girls High School ranks higher (56.0 vs 52.1 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 Bellingen High School and Beverly Hills Girls High School?
About 425 km in a straight line, between Bellingen and Beverly Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellingen High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Beverly Hills Girls High School has 11.7.
How do Bellingen High School and Beverly Hills Girls High School rank in NSW?
Bellingen High School is 264th of 539 and Beverly Hills Girls High School is 234th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.