Bellaire Primary School vs Clairvaux Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 818 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellaire Primary School
Highton · Government primary · Prep-6
623 students · ICSEA 1094
Clairvaux Catholic School
Belmont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
631 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Bellaire Primary School Highton VIC | Clairvaux Catholic School Belmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #332 of 1,290 | #426 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #757 of 4,908 | #1072 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 623 | 631 |
| Girls / boys | 295 / 328 | 304 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.1 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Highton 3216 | Belmont 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellaireps.vic.edu.au | www.ccsbelmont.com.au |
The verdict
- •Bellaire Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 69.3).
- •Clairvaux Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellaire Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.7).
- •Clairvaux Catholic School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 623.
- •Bellaire Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -5%).
- •Bellaire Primary 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 Bellaire Primary School better than Clairvaux Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Bellaire Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 69.3 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 Bellaire Primary School and Clairvaux Catholic School?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Highton and Belmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellaire Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clairvaux Catholic School has 15.7.
How do Bellaire Primary School and Clairvaux Catholic School rank in VIC?
Bellaire Primary School is 332nd of 1,290 and Clairvaux Catholic School is 426th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.