Belmont High School vs Marks Point Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont High School
Belmont · Government high school · 7-12
812 students · ICSEA 973
Marks Point Public School
Marks Point · Government primary · K-6
141 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Belmont High School Belmont NSW | Marks Point Public School Marks Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #304 of 539 | #1344 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #826 of 1,472 | #4144 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 812 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 410 / 402 | 71 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | – | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 25% |
| Suburb | Belmont 2280 | Marks Point 2280 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belmont-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | markspoint-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Belmont High School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 29.8).
- •Belmont High School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmont High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.7).
- •Belmont High School is the larger school with 812 students compared with 141.
- •Belmont High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
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 High School better than Marks Point Public School?
On the Success Index, Belmont High School ranks higher (45.9 vs 29.8 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 High School and Marks Point Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Marks Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marks Point Public School has 12.7.
How do Belmont High School and Marks Point Public School rank in NSW?
Belmont High School is 304th of 539 and Marks Point Public School is 1344th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.