Belmont Primary School vs Chilwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Primary School
Belmont · Government primary · Prep-6
301 students · ICSEA 1112
Chilwell Primary School
Newtown · Government primary · Prep-6
408 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Belmont Primary School Belmont VIC | Chilwell Primary School Newtown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 1,290 | #221 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #431 of 4,908 | #441 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 301 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 152 | 191 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Belmont 3216 | Newtown 3220 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.belmontps.vic.edu.au | www.chilwellps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.5 vs 76.4).
- •Chilwell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chilwell Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 301.
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 Primary School better than Chilwell 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 Primary School and Chilwell Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Newtown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chilwell Primary School has 14.9.
How do Belmont Primary School and Chilwell Primary School rank in VIC?
Belmont Primary School is 216th of 1,290 and Chilwell Primary School is 221st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.