Belmont Christian College vs Belmont High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 979 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Christian College
Belmont North · Independent combined · K-12
907 students · ICSEA 1091
Belmont High School
Belmont · Government high school · 7-12
812 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Belmont Christian College Belmont North NSW | Belmont High School Belmont NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 314 | #304 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #346 of 1,259 | #826 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 907 | 812 |
| Girls / boys | 460 / 447 | 410 / 402 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +45% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.2 | 67.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 14% |
| Suburb | Belmont North 2280 | Belmont 2280 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bcc.nsw.edu.au | belmont-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Belmont Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 45.9).
- •Belmont Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmont High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •Belmont Christian College is the larger school with 907 students compared with 812.
- •Belmont Christian College has grown faster over five years (45% vs 1%).
- •Belmont Christian College is a independent school while Belmont High School is a government 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 Belmont Christian College better than Belmont High School?
On the Success Index, Belmont Christian College ranks higher (65.8 vs 45.9 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 Belmont Christian College and Belmont High School?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Belmont North and Belmont in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont Christian College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Belmont High School has 11.9.
How do Belmont Christian College and Belmont High School rank in NSW?
Belmont Christian College is 110th of 314 and Belmont High School is 304th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.