Aireys Inlet Primary School vs Belmont Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 38 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aireys Inlet Primary School
Aireys Inlet · Government primary · Prep-6
73 students · ICSEA 1112
Belmont Primary School
Belmont · Government primary · Prep-6
301 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Aireys Inlet Primary School Aireys Inlet VIC | Belmont Primary School Belmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #216 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #431 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 73 | 301 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 32 | 149 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Aireys Inlet 3231 | Belmont 3216 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | aireysinletps.vic.edu.au/ | www.belmontps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belmont Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 75.2).
- •Aireys Inlet Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.5).
- •Belmont Primary School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 73.
- •Belmont Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -20%).
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 Aireys Inlet Primary School better than Belmont Primary School?
On the Success Index, Belmont Primary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 75.2 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 Aireys Inlet Primary School and Belmont Primary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Aireys Inlet and Belmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aireys Inlet Primary School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Belmont Primary School has 14.5.
How do Aireys Inlet Primary School and Belmont Primary School rank in VIC?
Aireys Inlet Primary School is unranked and Belmont Primary School is 216th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.