Belmay Primary School vs St Maria Goretti's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
St Maria Goretti's Catholic School
Redcliffe · Catholic primary · PP-6
367 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Belmay Primary School Cloverdale WA | St Maria Goretti's Catholic School Redcliffe WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #400 of 583 | #175 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3625 of 4,908 | #1768 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 243 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 114 | 194 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 24.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cloverdale 6105 | Redcliffe 6104 |
| Council area | Belmont | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5036 | www.smg.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Maria Goretti's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 37.1).
- •St Maria Goretti's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Maria Goretti's Catholic School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 243.
- •St Maria Goretti's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 5%).
- •Belmay Primary School is a government school while St Maria Goretti's Catholic 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 Belmay Primary School better than St Maria Goretti's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Maria Goretti's Catholic School ranks higher (61.8 vs 37.1 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 St Maria Goretti's Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cloverdale and Redcliffe in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmay Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Maria Goretti's Catholic School has 15.2.
How do Belmay Primary School and St Maria Goretti's Catholic School rank in WA?
Belmay Primary School is 400th of 583 and St Maria Goretti's Catholic School is 175th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.