Barwon Valley School vs Clairvaux Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 798 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barwon Valley School
Belmont · Government special · U
161 students · ICSEA 1004
Clairvaux Catholic School
Belmont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
631 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Barwon Valley School Belmont VIC | Clairvaux Catholic School Belmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #426 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1072 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 161 | 631 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 108 | 304 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | – | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 4.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.9 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belmont 3216 | Belmont 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.barwonss.vic.edu.au | www.ccsbelmont.com.au |
The verdict
- •Clairvaux Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barwon Valley School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 15.7).
- •Clairvaux Catholic School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 161.
- •Clairvaux Catholic School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -17%).
- •Barwon Valley School is a government school while Clairvaux Catholic School is a catholic 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 Barwon Valley School better than Clairvaux Catholic 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 Barwon Valley School and Clairvaux Catholic School?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Belmont and Belmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barwon Valley School has 4.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clairvaux Catholic School has 15.7.
How do Barwon Valley School and Clairvaux Catholic School rank in VIC?
Barwon Valley School is unranked and Clairvaux Catholic School is 426th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.