Belmore School vs St Bede's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belmore School
Balwyn · Government special · U
41 students · ICSEA 1096
St Bede's School
Balwyn North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
264 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Belmore School Balwyn VIC | St Bede's School Balwyn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #148 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #270 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 41 | 264 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 21 | 121 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 3.3 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balwyn 3103 | Balwyn North 3104 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.belmoresc.vic.edu.au | www.sbedesbn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bede's School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmore School has fewer students per teacher (3.3 vs 13.7).
- •St Bede's School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 41.
- •Belmore School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -1%).
- •Belmore School is a government school while St Bede's 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 Belmore School better than St Bede's 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 St Bede's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Balwyn and Balwyn North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmore School has 3.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bede's School has 13.7.
How do Belmore School and St Bede's School rank in VIC?
Belmore School is unranked and St Bede's School is 148th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.