Belmont North Public School vs Belmont Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont North Public School
Belmont · Government primary · K-6
160 students · ICSEA 946
Belmont Public School
Belmont · Government primary · K-6
257 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Belmont North Public School Belmont NSW | Belmont Public School Belmont NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1289 of 1,619 | #1290 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3998 of 4,908 | #3999 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 160 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 61 | 115 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 18.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 16% |
| Suburb | Belmont 2280 | Belmont 2280 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belmontnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | belmont-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (31.7 vs 31.7).
- •Belmont Public School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmont Public School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 160.
- •Belmont North Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -22%).
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 North Public School better than Belmont Public 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 North Public School and Belmont Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Belmont in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont North Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Belmont Public School has 14.0.
How do Belmont North Public School and Belmont Public School rank in NSW?
Belmont North Public School is 1289th of 1,619 and Belmont Public School is 1290th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.