Belmont High School
Quantum Potero - I will achieve my potential.
About the school
Belmont High School is a proud and comprehensive secondary school located on the shores of Lake Macquarie and the Pacific Ocean, south of Newcastle. It caters to a diverse community, enrolling students from various backgrounds, including high academic achievers and those with disabilities or special needs. The school maintains high academic standards through a broad and rich curriculum, emphasising personal success, respect, responsibility, and teamwork. Recognised for its high standards of behaviour and uniform, Belmont High fosters student wellbeing through various positive lifestyle programmes.
Academic and Extracurricular Excellence
The school excels in creative and performing arts, offering electives in music, visual arts, drama, and dance from Years 8-12. Its major music performance programme includes a large school band, choir, jazz ensemble, and rock bands, complemented by art exhibitions and ongoing visual displays. With a strong emphasis on student leadership and peer mentoring, Belmont High also provides sports development programmes, including trampolining, gymnastics, and diving.
Facilities and Community Engagement
Facilities include a gymnasium, technology centre, upgraded science learning spaces, and a performance theatre. The school is dedicated to developing confident and competent students, focusing on core literacy and numeracy skills. Each year, Belmont High closely analyses educational data to enhance achievement through tailored programmes. Strong links with partner primary schools within the Belmont Learning Community help prepare students effectively for their K-12 journey. Furthermore, there is an ongoing teacher development programme aimed at improving educational quality through continued professional learning.
Mission
Belmont High School strives to be a school of excellence with strong connections to our community. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience foster our inclusive and supportive school culture.
Location & Catchment Area
- Belmont High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Belmont Public School 385 m
- B Belmont North Public School 1.3 km
- C Floraville Public School 1.5 km
- D Valentine Public School 2.6 km
- E Jewells Primary School 2.8 km
- F Marks Point Public School 3.5 km
- G Windale Public School 4.2 km
- H Eleebana Public School 4.4 km
- I Coal Point Public School 4.8 km
- J Blacksmiths Public School 4.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 812 (410 girls, 402 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 807
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 973 (percentile 35)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 39% / 32% / 19% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 111
- Indigenous students
- 14%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 5%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 67.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 173 |
| Year 8 | 169 |
| Year 9 | 148 |
| Year 10 | 145 |
| Year 11 | 101 |
| Year 12 | 76 |
| Total | 812 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 812 | 410 | 402 | - | 973 | 67.7 |
| 2024 | 806 | 409 | 397 | 78.1 | 974 | 67.3 |
| 2023 | 761 | 383 | 378 | 79.3 | 968 | 63.8 |
| 2022 | 795 | 389 | 406 | 78 | 961 | 64.4 |
| 2021 | 797 | 402 | 395 | 83.5 | 965 | 65.7 |
| 2020 | 807 | 390 | 417 | - | 966 | 63.5 |
| 2019 | 869 | 439 | 430 | 86.6 | 968 | 65.3 |
| 2018 | 859 | 441 | 418 | 86.2 | 971 | 64.7 |
| 2017 | 893 | 450 | 443 | 93 | 970 | 65.7 |
| 2016 | 939 | 473 | 466 | 92.4 | 973 | 68.6 |
| 2015 | 983 | 507 | 476 | 93.5 | 978 | 70.3 |
| 2014 | 1,067 | 526 | 541 | 93.3 | 981 | 74.7 |
| 2013 | 1,023 | 527 | 496 | 89.7 | 984 | 73.2 |
| 2012 | 1,047 | 529 | 518 | 88.4 | 975 | 74 |
| 2011 | 1,043 | 539 | 504 | 88.5 | 971 | 76.3 |
| 2010 | 1,096 | 544 | 552 | - | 970 | 76.7 |
| 2009 | 1,065 | 539 | 526 | - | 1021 | 75.6 |
| 2008 | 1,046 | 527 | 519 | - | 1021 | 75 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.