Belrose Public School vs John Colet School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 523 m 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
John Colet School
Belrose · Independent primary · K-6
275 students · ICSEA 1210
| Measure | Belrose Public School Belrose NSW | John Colet School Belrose NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #263 of 1,619 | #2 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #880 of 4,908 | #14 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 186 | 275 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 86 | 131 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1210 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 81% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 69% |
| 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.johncolet.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Colet School scores higher on the Success Index (88.2 vs 71.4).
- •John Colet School has the higher ICSEA (1210 vs 1111), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Colet School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.0).
- •John Colet School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 186.
- •John Colet School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -22%).
- •Belrose Public School is a government school while John Colet 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 John Colet School?
On the Success Index, John Colet School ranks higher (88.2 vs 71.4 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 Belrose Public School and John Colet School?
About 523 m 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 John Colet School has 13.0.
How do Belrose Public School and John Colet School rank in NSW?
Belrose Public School is 263rd of 1,619 and John Colet School is 2nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.