Belmay Primary School vs Belmont City College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belmay Primary School
Cloverdale · Government primary · K-6
243 students · ICSEA 958
Belmont City College
Belmont · Government high school · 7-12
1,004 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Belmay Primary School Cloverdale WA | Belmont City College Belmont WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #400 of 583 | #87 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #3625 of 4,908 | #1028 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 243 | 1,004 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 114 | 484 / 520 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 181 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 70.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 33.7 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 15% |
| Suburb | Cloverdale 6105 | Belmont 6104 |
| Council area | Belmont | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5036 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4005 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.1 vs 36.7).
- •Belmont City College has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmont City College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.9).
- •Belmont City College is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 243.
- •Belmont City College has grown faster over five years (11% vs 5%).
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 Belmay Primary School better than Belmont City 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 Belmay Primary School and Belmont City College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cloverdale and Belmont in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmay Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Belmont City College has 14.2.
How do Belmay Primary School and Belmont City College rank in WA?
Belmay Primary School is 400th of 583 and Belmont City College is 87th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.