Belmont City College vs Rivervale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 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
Rivervale Primary School
Rivervale · Government primary · K-6
333 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Belmont City College Belmont WA | Rivervale Primary School Rivervale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 140 | #203 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1028 of 1,472 | #1993 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,004 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 520 | 161 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 181 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.9 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 14% |
| Suburb | Belmont 6104 | Rivervale 6103 |
| Council area | Belmont | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4005 | rivervaleps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rivervale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 36.7).
- •Rivervale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmont City College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Belmont City College is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 333.
- •Rivervale Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% 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 Rivervale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rivervale Primary School ranks higher (59.2 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 Rivervale Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Rivervale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont City College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rivervale Primary School has 16.2.
How do Belmont City College and Rivervale Primary School rank in WA?
Belmont City College is 87th of 140 and Rivervale Primary School is 203rd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.