Belmont City College vs Belmont Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont City College
Belmont · Government high school · 7-12
1,004 students · ICSEA 963
Belmont Primary School
Belmont · Government primary · K-6
73 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Belmont City College Belmont WA | Belmont Primary School Belmont WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1028 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,004 | 73 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 520 | 36 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | – | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 181 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.9 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 16% |
| Suburb | Belmont 6104 | Belmont 6104 |
| Council area | Belmont | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4005 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5038 |
The verdict
- •Belmont Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.1 vs 36.7).
- •Belmont Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmont Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.2).
- •Belmont City College is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 73.
- •Belmont City College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -32%).
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 Belmont City College better than Belmont Primary School?
On the Success Index, Belmont Primary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 36.7 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 Belmont City College and Belmont Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Belmont in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont City College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Belmont Primary School has 11.5.
How do Belmont City College and Belmont Primary School rank in WA?
Belmont City College is 87th of 140 and Belmont Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.