Belmont High School vs Christian College Geelong
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont High School
Belmont · Government high school · 7-12
1,291 students · ICSEA 1053
Christian College Geelong
Highton · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,908 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Belmont High School Belmont VIC | Christian College Geelong Highton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 348 | #61 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #387 of 1,472 | #178 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,291 | 1,908 |
| Girls / boys | 578 / 713 | 902 / 1,006 |
| Foundation intake | – | 124 |
| Year 7 cohort | 232 | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | 198 | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +89% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.0 | 209.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 119.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belmont 3216 | Highton 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bhs.vic.edu.au | www.christiancollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christian College Geelong scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 65.6).
- •Christian College Geelong has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christian College Geelong has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.3).
- •Christian College Geelong is the larger school with 1,908 students compared with 1,291.
- •Christian College Geelong has grown faster over five years (89% vs 0%).
- •Belmont High School is a government school while Christian College Geelong is an independent 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 Belmont High School better than Christian College Geelong?
On the Success Index, Christian College Geelong ranks higher (75.0 vs 65.6 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 Belmont High School and Christian College Geelong?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Highton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Christian College Geelong has 9.1.
How do Belmont High School and Christian College Geelong rank in VIC?
Belmont High School is 129th of 348 and Christian College Geelong is 61st of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.