Belmont Christian College vs Illawarra Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 176 km 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
Illawarra Christian School
Cordeaux Heights · Independent combined · K-12
800 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Belmont Christian College Belmont North NSW | Illawarra Christian School Cordeaux Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 314 | #137 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #346 of 1,259 | #447 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 907 | 800 |
| Girls / boys | 460 / 447 | 428 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | 64 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +45% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.2 | 58.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 35.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Belmont North 2280 | Cordeaux Heights 2526 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bcc.nsw.edu.au | www.ics.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belmont Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 60.9).
- •Belmont Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Belmont Christian College is the larger school with 907 students compared with 800.
- •Belmont Christian College has grown faster over five years (45% vs 30%).
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 Illawarra Christian School?
On the Success Index, Belmont Christian College ranks higher (65.8 vs 60.9 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 Illawarra Christian School?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Belmont North and Cordeaux Heights 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 Illawarra Christian School has 13.6.
How do Belmont Christian College and Illawarra Christian School rank in NSW?
Belmont Christian College is 110th of 314 and Illawarra Christian School is 137th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.