Belmont City College vs South East Language Development Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 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
South East Language Development Centre
Cloverdale · Government special · K-3
221 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Belmont City College Belmont WA | South East Language Development Centre Cloverdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 140 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1028 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-3 |
| Students | 1,004 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 520 | 91 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 181 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.9 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 11% |
| Suburb | Belmont 6104 | Cloverdale 6105 |
| 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=6049 |
The verdict
- •Belmont City College has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South East Language Development Centre has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.2).
- •Belmont City College is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 221.
- •Belmont City College has grown faster over five years (11% 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 Belmont City College 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 Belmont City College and South East Language Development Centre?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Cloverdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmont City College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South East Language Development Centre has 8.0.
How do Belmont City College and South East Language Development Centre rank in WA?
Belmont City College is 87th of 140 and South East Language Development Centre is unranked among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.