Belmore North Public School vs Hampden Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belmore North Public School
Belmore · Government primary · K-6
252 students · ICSEA 977
Hampden Park Public School
Lakemba · Government primary · K-6
859 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Belmore North Public School Belmore NSW | Hampden Park Public School Lakemba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #984 of 1,619 | #1237 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3063 of 4,908 | #3834 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 252 | 859 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 149 | 399 / 460 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 143 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 61.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Belmore 2192 | Lakemba 2195 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belmorenth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hampdenpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Belmore North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 34.1).
- •Belmore North Public School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmore North Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.9).
- •Hampden Park Public School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 252.
- •Hampden Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -9%).
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 North Public School better than Hampden Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Belmore North Public School ranks higher (45.2 vs 34.1 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 North Public School and Hampden Park Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Belmore and Lakemba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmore North Public School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hampden Park Public School has 13.9.
How do Belmore North Public School and Hampden Park Public School rank in NSW?
Belmore North Public School is 984th of 1,619 and Hampden Park Public School is 1237th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.