Belmore South Public School vs Kingsgrove North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 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
Kingsgrove North High School
Kingsgrove · Government high school · 7-12
1,020 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Belmore South Public School Belmore NSW | Kingsgrove North High School Kingsgrove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #821 of 1,619 | #243 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2507 of 4,908 | #633 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 230 | 1,020 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 122 | 383 / 637 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 79.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Belmore 2192 | Kingsgrove 2208 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belmoresth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kingsgrovn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kingsgrove North High School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 52.7).
- •Belmore South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingsgrove North High School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 230.
- •Kingsgrove North High School has grown faster over five years (18% 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 South Public School better than Kingsgrove North High School?
On the Success Index, Kingsgrove North High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 52.7 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 Kingsgrove North High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Belmore and Kingsgrove 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 Kingsgrove North High School has 12.9.
How do Belmore South Public School and Kingsgrove North High School rank in NSW?
Belmore South Public School is 821st of 1,619 and Kingsgrove North High School is 243rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.