Belair Primary School vs Coromandel Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belair Primary School
Belair · Government primary · R-6
490 students · ICSEA 1117
Coromandel Valley Primary School
Coromandel Valley · Government primary · R-6
483 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Belair Primary School Belair SA | Coromandel Valley Primary School Coromandel Valley SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 348 | #64 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1296 of 4,908 | #1064 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 490 | 483 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 260 | 246 / 237 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belair 5052 | Coromandel Valley 5051 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belairps.sa.edu.au/ | www.coromandps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coromandel Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 66.8).
- •Belair Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1097), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belair Primary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 483.
- •Coromandel Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -18%).
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 Belair Primary School better than Coromandel Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Coromandel Valley Primary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 66.8 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 Belair Primary School and Coromandel Valley Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Belair and Coromandel Valley in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belair Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coromandel Valley Primary School has 17.4.
How do Belair Primary School and Coromandel Valley Primary School rank in SA?
Belair Primary School is 79th of 348 and Coromandel Valley Primary School is 64th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.