Belvoir School vs St Monica's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belvoir School
West Wodonga · Government special · U
158 students · ICSEA 934
St Monica's School
Wodonga · Catholic primary · Prep-6
511 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Belvoir School West Wodonga VIC | St Monica's School Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #577 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1627 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 158 | 511 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 119 | 237 / 274 |
| Foundation intake | – | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.3 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.1 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 4% |
| Suburb | West Wodonga 3690 | Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.belvoirss.vic.edu.au/ | smwodonga.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Monica's School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belvoir School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 13.0).
- •St Monica's School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 158.
- •St Monica's School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -24%).
- •Belvoir School is a government school while St Monica'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 Belvoir School better than St Monica'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 Belvoir School and St Monica's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Wodonga and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belvoir School has 5.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's School has 13.0.
How do Belvoir School and St Monica's School rank in VIC?
Belvoir School is unranked and St Monica's School is 577th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.