Belmore School vs Fintona Girls' 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.
Belmore School
Balwyn · Government special · U
41 students · ICSEA 1096
Fintona Girls' School
Balwyn · Independent combined · Prep-12
533 students · ICSEA 1191
| Measure | Belmore School Balwyn VIC | Fintona Girls' School Balwyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #3 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #5 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | Prep-12 |
| Students | 41 | 533 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 21 | 533 / – |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 61 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 26.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1191 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 3.3 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 55.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balwyn 3103 | Balwyn 3103 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.belmoresc.vic.edu.au | www.fintona.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fintona Girls' School has the higher ICSEA (1191 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmore School has fewer students per teacher (3.3 vs 9.5).
- •Fintona Girls' School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 41.
- •Fintona Girls' School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 14%).
- •Belmore School is a government school while Fintona Girls' School 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 Belmore School better than Fintona Girls' 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 Belmore School and Fintona Girls' School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Balwyn and Balwyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmore School has 3.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fintona Girls' School has 9.5.
How do Belmore School and Fintona Girls' School rank in VIC?
Belmore School is unranked and Fintona Girls' School is 3rd of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.