Belmont Primary School vs Oberon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 975 m 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
Oberon Primary School
Belmont · Government primary · Prep-6
224 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Belmont Primary School Belmont VIC | Oberon Primary School Belmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 1,290 | #724 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #431 of 4,908 | #2152 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 301 | 224 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 152 | 108 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Belmont 3216 | Belmont 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.belmontps.vic.edu.au | www.oberonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belmont Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 57.1).
- •Belmont Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oberon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Belmont Primary School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 224.
- •Oberon Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 0%).
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 Oberon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Belmont Primary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 57.1 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 Primary School and Oberon Primary School?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Belmont and Belmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oberon Primary School has 13.3.
How do Belmont Primary School and Oberon Primary School rank in VIC?
Belmont Primary School is 216th of 1,290 and Oberon Primary School is 724th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.