Belmont Christian College vs St Francis Xavier's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Belmont · Catholic primary · K-6
124 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Belmont Christian College Belmont North NSW | St Francis Xavier's Primary School Belmont NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 314 | #461 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #346 of 1,259 | #1380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 907 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 460 / 447 | 72 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +45% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.2 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 15% |
| Suburb | Belmont North 2280 | Belmont 2280 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bcc.nsw.edu.au | www.belmont.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.8 vs 66.0).
- •Belmont Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.9).
- •Belmont Christian College is the larger school with 907 students compared with 124.
- •Belmont Christian College has grown faster over five years (45% vs 23%).
- •Belmont Christian College is a independent school while St Francis Xavier's 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 Belmont Christian College better than St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belmont Christian College and St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
About 1.6 km 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 St Francis Xavier's Primary School has 11.0.
How do Belmont Christian College and St Francis Xavier's Primary School rank in NSW?
Belmont Christian College is 110th of 314 and St Francis Xavier's Primary School is 461st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.