Belrose Public School vs Covenant Christian School
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.
Belrose Public School
Belrose · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 1111
Covenant Christian School
Belrose · Independent combined · K-12
884 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Belrose Public School Belrose NSW | Covenant Christian School Belrose NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #263 of 1,619 | #78 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #880 of 4,908 | #218 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 186 | 884 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 86 | 426 / 458 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 73.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 37.4 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Belrose 2085 | Belrose 2085 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belrose-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.covenant.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.4 vs 72.2).
- •Covenant Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1111), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Covenant Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.0).
- •Covenant Christian School is the larger school with 884 students compared with 186.
- •Covenant Christian School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -22%).
- •Belrose Public School is a government school while Covenant Christian School is an independent 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 Belrose Public School better than Covenant Christian School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belrose Public School and Covenant Christian School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Belrose and Belrose in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belrose Public School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Covenant Christian School has 12.0.
How do Belrose Public School and Covenant Christian School rank in NSW?
Belrose Public School is 263rd of 1,619 and Covenant Christian School is 78th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.