Belmont High School vs Clairvaux Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
Clairvaux Catholic School
Belmont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
631 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Belmont High School Belmont VIC | Clairvaux Catholic School Belmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 348 | #426 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #387 of 1,472 | #1072 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,291 | 631 |
| Girls / boys | 578 / 713 | 304 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | – | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | 232 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 198 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.0 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belmont 3216 | Belmont 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bhs.vic.edu.au | www.ccsbelmont.com.au |
The verdict
- •Clairvaux Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 65.6).
- •Clairvaux Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmont High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.7).
- •Belmont High School is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 631.
- •Belmont High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -5%).
- •Belmont High 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 Belmont High School better than Clairvaux Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Clairvaux Catholic School ranks higher (69.3 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 Clairvaux Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Belmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clairvaux Catholic School has 15.7.
How do Belmont High School and Clairvaux Catholic School rank in VIC?
Belmont High School is 129th of 348 and Clairvaux Catholic School is 426th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.