Belmont North Public School vs Sofala Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 184 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
Sofala Public School
Sofala · Government primary · K-6
8 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Belmont North Public School Belmont NSW | Sofala Public School Sofala NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1289 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3998 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 160 | 8 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 61 | 4 / 4 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 13% |
| Suburb | Belmont 2280 | Sofala 2795 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | belmontnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sofala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Belmont North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.7 vs 22.6).
- •Belmont North Public School is the larger school with 160 students compared with 8.
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 Sofala Public School?
On the Success Index, Belmont North Public School ranks higher (31.7 vs 22.6 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 North Public School and Sofala Public School?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Sofala in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Belmont North Public School and Sofala Public School rank in NSW?
Belmont North Public School is 1289th of 1,619 and Sofala Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.