Belmay Primary School vs South East Language Development Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 178 m 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
South East Language Development Centre
Cloverdale · Government special · K-3
221 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Belmay Primary School Cloverdale WA | South East Language Development Centre Cloverdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #400 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3625 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-3 |
| Students | 243 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 114 | 91 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 11% |
| Suburb | Cloverdale 6105 | Cloverdale 6105 |
| 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=6049 |
The verdict
- •Belmay Primary School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South East Language Development Centre has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.9).
- •Belmay Primary School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 221.
- •Belmay Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -9%).
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 South East Language Development Centre?
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 South East Language Development Centre?
About 178 m 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 South East Language Development Centre has 8.0.
How do Belmay Primary School and South East Language Development Centre rank in WA?
Belmay Primary School is 400th of 583 and South East Language Development Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.