Belgrave Heights Christian School vs St Thomas More's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belgrave Heights Christian School
Belgrave Heights · Independent combined · Prep-12
776 students · ICSEA 1078
St Thomas More's School
Belgrave · Catholic primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Belgrave Heights Christian School Belgrave Heights VIC | St Thomas More's School Belgrave VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 239 | #286 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #532 of 1,259 | #619 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 776 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 398 / 378 | 52 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 80 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 70 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.3 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belgrave Heights 3160 | Belgrave 3160 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bhcs.vic.edu.au/ | www.smbelgrave.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 55.9).
- •St Thomas More's School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas More's School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.5).
- •Belgrave Heights Christian School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 101.
- •St Thomas More's School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -2%).
- •Belgrave Heights Christian School is a independent school while St Thomas More's 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 Belgrave Heights Christian School better than St Thomas More's School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More's School ranks higher (74.1 vs 55.9 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 Belgrave Heights Christian School and St Thomas More's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Belgrave Heights and Belgrave in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belgrave Heights Christian School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More's School has 9.6.
How do Belgrave Heights Christian School and St Thomas More's School rank in VIC?
Belgrave Heights Christian School is 140th of 239 and St Thomas More's School is 286th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.