Belmont State School vs Whites Hill State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.3 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
Whites Hill State College
Camp Hill · Government combined · Prep-12
832 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Belmont State School Carindale QLD | Whites Hill State College Camp Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 804 | #118 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #636 of 4,908 | #600 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 873 | 832 |
| Girls / boys | 421 / 452 | 407 / 425 |
| Foundation intake | 121 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 82 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.7 | 78.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 52.7 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Carindale 4152 | Camp Hill 4152 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belmontss.eq.edu.au | whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belmont State School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 52.5).
- •Belmont State School has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Whites Hill State College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.1).
- •Belmont State School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 832.
- •Whites Hill State College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -7%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Mount Gravatt East
Frequently asked questions
Is Belmont State School better than Whites Hill State College?
On the Success Index, Belmont State School ranks higher (73.9 vs 52.5 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 Whites Hill State College?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Carindale and Camp Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whites Hill State College has 10.6.
How do Belmont State School and Whites Hill State College rank in QLD?
Belmont State School is 56th of 804 and Whites Hill State College is 118th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.