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Belmay Primary School vs Cloverdale Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureBelmay Primary School
Cloverdale WA
Cloverdale Primary School
Cloverdale WA
Success Index
37
Lower 50%
25
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#400 of 583#511 of 583
National rank (type)#3625 of 4,908#4469 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students243346
Girls / boys129 / 114182 / 164
Foundation intake4536
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+5%-7%
ICSEA
Average 1000
958958
ICSEA percentile28th28th
Top SEA quarter11%9%
Bottom SEA quarter43%42%
Students per teacher14.916.6
Teaching staff (FTE)15.320.0
Non-teaching staff (FTE)11.010.2
Language background other than English56%54%
Indigenous students19%17%
SuburbCloverdale 6105Cloverdale 6105
Council areaBelmontBelmont
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitewww.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5036www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5169

The verdict

  • •Belmay Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.1 vs 25.3).
  • •Belmay Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.6).
  • •Cloverdale Primary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 243.
  • •Belmay Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -7%).

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 Cloverdale Primary School?

On the Success Index, Belmay Primary School ranks higher (37.1 vs 25.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.

How far apart are Belmay Primary School and Cloverdale Primary School?

About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cloverdale and Cloverdale in Western Australia.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Belmay Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cloverdale Primary School has 16.6.

How do Belmay Primary School and Cloverdale Primary School rank in WA?

Belmay Primary School is 400th of 583 and Cloverdale Primary School is 511th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.