Belmore South Public School vs Holy Spirit Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belmore South Public School
Belmore · Government primary · K-6
230 students · ICSEA 1012
Holy Spirit Catholic College
Lakemba · Catholic high school · 7-12
730 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Belmore South Public School Belmore NSW | Holy Spirit Catholic College Lakemba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #821 of 1,619 | #340 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2507 of 4,908 | #961 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 230 | 730 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 122 | 352 / 378 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 110 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 58.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belmore 2192 | Lakemba 2195 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belmoresth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | holyspiritlakemba.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belmore South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (52.7 vs 39.7).
- •Belmore South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.4).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic College is the larger school with 730 students compared with 230.
- •Belmore South Public 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 South Public School better than Holy Spirit Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Belmore South Public School ranks higher (52.7 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 South Public 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 South Public School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit Catholic College has 12.5.
How do Belmore South Public School and Holy Spirit Catholic College rank in NSW?
Belmore South Public School is 821st of 1,619 and Holy Spirit Catholic College is 340th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.