Belmont High School vs Montpellier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
Montpellier Primary School
Highton · Government primary · Prep-6
563 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Belmont High School Belmont VIC | Montpellier Primary School Highton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 348 | #509 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #387 of 1,472 | #1405 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,291 | 563 |
| Girls / boys | 578 / 713 | 280 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | – | 58 |
| 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% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.0 | 35.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 12% |
| 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.montpellierps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.6 vs 65.7).
- •Montpellier Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmont High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.1).
- •Belmont High School is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 563.
- •Belmont High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -12%).
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 Montpellier Primary 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 Belmont High School and Montpellier Primary School?
About 1.6 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 Montpellier Primary School has 16.1.
How do Belmont High School and Montpellier Primary School rank in VIC?
Belmont High School is 129th of 348 and Montpellier Primary School is 509th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.