Belrose Public School vs EOC Broken Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 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
EOC Broken Bay
Davidson · Catholic special · U
70 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Belrose Public School Belrose NSW | EOC Broken Bay Davidson NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #263 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #880 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 186 | 70 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 86 | 18 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Belrose 2085 | Davidson 2085 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belrose-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | csbb.catholic.edu.au/our-strategy/eileenoconnor/ |
The verdict
- •Belrose Public School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •EOC Broken Bay has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 16.0).
- •Belrose Public School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 70.
- •Belrose Public School is a government school while EOC Broken Bay 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 Belrose Public School better than EOC Broken Bay?
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 EOC Broken Bay?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Belrose and Davidson 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 EOC Broken Bay has 4.7.
How do Belrose Public School and EOC Broken Bay rank in NSW?
Belrose Public School is 263rd of 1,619 and EOC Broken Bay is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.