Belmont High School is a government co-ed secondary serving the Belmont community with a strong focus on pastoral care and inclusivity.
NAPLAN 13 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Belmont High School is a government co-ed secondary serving the Belmont community with a strong focus on pastoral care and inclusivity. The school offers specialized programs in Aboriginal Education and a dedicated stream for high-potential and gifted students through its Inspire program. Learning support is comprehensive, spanning additional assistance, inclusive education classes, and wellbeing teams. The culture is tight-knit and community-oriented, supported by facilities like a yarning circle that reflect the school's commitment to cultural respect and student connectedness. This is a welcoming environment for families seeking a school that values both academic challenge and belonging.
Belmont High School is also known as Belmont HS and BHS Belmont.
Belmont High School draws students from the Belmont HS (and 1 more zone).
Belmont High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 43.2/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 973, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
Belmont High School is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 812 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Belmont High School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 51/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Belmont High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 22% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 79%, which is below the national benchmark.
The Year 12 completion rate is 83%.
Belmont High School is located in Belmont, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 973 (35th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.