Belmore North Public School vs Harcourt Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 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
Harcourt Public School
Campsie · Government primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Belmore North Public School Belmore NSW | Harcourt Public School Campsie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #984 of 1,619 | #862 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3063 of 4,908 | #2621 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 252 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 149 | 175 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belmore 2192 | Campsie 2194 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belmorenth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | harcourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Harcourt Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.0 vs 45.2).
- •Harcourt Public School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmore North Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.0).
- •Harcourt Public School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 252.
- •Belmore North Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -20%).
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 Harcourt Public School?
On the Success Index, Harcourt Public School ranks higher (51.0 vs 45.2 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 Harcourt Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Belmore and Campsie 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 Harcourt Public School has 15.0.
How do Belmore North Public School and Harcourt Public School rank in NSW?
Belmore North Public School is 984th of 1,619 and Harcourt Public School is 862nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.