Belmont City College vs Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 4.7 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
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
Bassendean · Government high school · 11-12
671 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Belmont City College Belmont WA | Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Bassendean WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 140 | #68 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1028 of 1,472 | #832 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 1,004 | 671 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 520 | 353 / 318 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 181 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.9 | 64.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 30.7 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belmont 6104 | Bassendean 6054 |
| Council area | Belmont | Bassendean |
| 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=4015 |
The verdict
- •Cyril Jackson Senior Campus scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 36.7).
- •Belmont City College has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cyril Jackson Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.2).
- •Belmont City College is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 671.
- •Cyril Jackson Senior Campus has grown faster over five years (24% vs 11%).
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 Cyril Jackson Senior Campus?
On the Success Index, Cyril Jackson Senior Campus ranks higher (45.6 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 Cyril Jackson Senior Campus?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Bassendean in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont City College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cyril Jackson Senior Campus has 9.6.
How do Belmont City College and Cyril Jackson Senior Campus rank in WA?
Belmont City College is 87th of 140 and Cyril Jackson Senior Campus is 68th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.