Belmore North Public School vs Marsden Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 16 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
Marsden Road Public School
Liverpool · Government primary · K-6
726 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Belmore North Public School Belmore NSW | Marsden Road Public School Liverpool NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #984 of 1,619 | #1162 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3063 of 4,908 | #3639 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 252 | 726 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 149 | 361 / 365 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 43.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belmore 2192 | Liverpool 2170 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belmorenth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | marsdenrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Belmore North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 37.0).
- •Belmore North Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.6).
- •Marsden Road Public School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 252.
- •Marsden Road Public School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Marsden Road Public School?
On the Success Index, Belmore North Public School ranks higher (45.2 vs 37.0 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 Marsden Road Public School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Belmore and Liverpool 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 Marsden Road Public School has 16.6.
How do Belmore North Public School and Marsden Road Public School rank in NSW?
Belmore North Public School is 984th of 1,619 and Marsden Road Public School is 1162nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.