Beldon Education Support Centre vs Belridge Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 718 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beldon Education Support Centre
Beldon · Government special · K-6
75 students · ICSEA 1049
Belridge Secondary College
Beldon · Government high school · 7-12
959 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Beldon Education Support Centre Beldon WA | Belridge Secondary College Beldon WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #79 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | – | #900 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 75 | 959 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 61 | 446 / 513 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 166 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +56% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 70.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Beldon 6027 | Beldon 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6057 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4153 |
The verdict
- •Beldon Education Support Centre has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beldon Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 13.7).
- •Belridge Secondary College is the larger school with 959 students compared with 75.
- •Beldon Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (56% vs -6%).
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 Beldon Education Support Centre better than Belridge Secondary College?
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 Beldon Education Support Centre and Belridge Secondary College?
About 718 m in a straight line, between Beldon and Beldon in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beldon Education Support Centre has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Belridge Secondary College has 13.7.
How do Beldon Education Support Centre and Belridge Secondary College rank in WA?
Beldon Education Support Centre is unranked and Belridge Secondary College is 79th of 140 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.