Belmont State School vs Carina State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont State School
Carindale · Government primary · Prep-6
873 students · ICSEA 1129
Carina State School
Carindale · Government primary · Prep-6
267 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Belmont State School Carindale QLD | Carina State School Carindale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 804 | #243 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #636 of 4,908 | #2136 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 873 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 421 / 452 | 112 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 121 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.7 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Carindale 4152 | Carindale 4152 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belmontss.eq.edu.au | carinass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belmont State School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 57.3).
- •Belmont State School has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carina State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Belmont State School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 267.
- •Belmont State School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -23%).
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 Belmont State School better than Carina State School?
On the Success Index, Belmont State School ranks higher (73.9 vs 57.3 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 Belmont State School and Carina State School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carindale and Carindale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carina State School has 12.8.
How do Belmont State School and Carina State School rank in QLD?
Belmont State School is 56th of 804 and Carina State School is 243rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.