Belmore Boys High School vs Holy Spirit Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belmore Boys High School
Belmore · Government high school · 7-12
614 students · ICSEA 953
Holy Spirit Catholic College
Lakemba · Catholic high school · 7-12
730 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Belmore Boys High School Belmore NSW | Holy Spirit Catholic College Lakemba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #331 of 539 | #340 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #917 of 1,472 | #961 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 614 | 730 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 614 | 352 / 378 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | 110 |
| Year 12 cohort | 84 | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.0 | 58.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belmore 2192 | Lakemba 2195 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belmoreboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | holyspiritlakemba.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belmore Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.5 vs 39.7).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 953), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmore Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic College is the larger school with 730 students compared with 614.
- •Belmore Boys High School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -22%).
- •Belmore Boys High School is a government school while Holy Spirit Catholic College 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 Belmore Boys High School better than Holy Spirit Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Belmore Boys High School ranks higher (41.5 vs 39.7 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 Belmore Boys High School and Holy Spirit Catholic College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Belmore and Lakemba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmore Boys High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit Catholic College has 12.5.
How do Belmore Boys High School and Holy Spirit Catholic College rank in NSW?
Belmore Boys High School is 331st of 539 and Holy Spirit Catholic College is 340th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.