Belmont High School vs Valentine Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.6 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
Valentine Public School
Valentine · Government primary · K-6
510 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Belmont High School Belmont NSW | Valentine Public School Valentine NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #304 of 539 | #750 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #826 of 1,472 | #2293 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 812 | 510 |
| Girls / boys | 410 / 402 | 232 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 27.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 4% |
| Suburb | Belmont 2280 | Valentine 2280 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belmont-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | valentine-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Valentine Public School scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 45.9).
- •Valentine Public School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmont High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 18.8).
- •Belmont High School is the larger school with 812 students compared with 510.
- •Belmont High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -12%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Belmont
Frequently asked questions
Is Belmont High School better than Valentine Public School?
On the Success Index, Valentine Public School ranks higher (55.5 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 High School and Valentine Public School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Valentine 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 Valentine Public School has 18.8.
How do Belmont High School and Valentine Public School rank in NSW?
Belmont High School is 304th of 539 and Valentine Public School is 750th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.