Belrose Public School vs Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 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
Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School
Belrose · Independent primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Belrose Public School Belrose NSW | Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School Belrose NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #263 of 1,619 | #255 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #880 of 4,908 | #860 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 186 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 86 | 82 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 29% |
| 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.kamaroi.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.4 vs 71.6).
- •Belrose Public School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.0).
- •Belrose Public School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 180.
- •Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -22%).
- •Belrose Public School is a government school while Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner 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 Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner 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 Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School?
About 1.8 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 Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School has 13.1.
How do Belrose Public School and Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School rank in NSW?
Belrose Public School is 263rd of 1,619 and Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School is 255th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.