Bethany Catholic Primary School vs Caroline Chisholm College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 208 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany Catholic Primary School
Glenmore Park · Catholic primary · K-6
540 students · ICSEA 1058
Caroline Chisholm College
Glenmore Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,011 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Bethany Catholic Primary School Glenmore Park NSW | Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #632 of 1,619 | #196 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1917 of 4,908 | #490 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 540 | 1,011 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 244 | 1,011 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 192 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 72.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Glenmore Park 2745 | Glenmore Park 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethanyglenmorepark.catholic.edu.au | www.cccglenmorepark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caroline Chisholm College scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 60.1).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caroline Chisholm College has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.7).
- •Caroline Chisholm College is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 540.
- •Caroline Chisholm College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -8%).
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 Bethany Catholic Primary School better than Caroline Chisholm College?
On the Success Index, Caroline Chisholm College ranks higher (61.1 vs 60.1 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 Bethany Catholic Primary School and Caroline Chisholm College?
About 208 m in a straight line, between Glenmore Park and Glenmore Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethany Catholic Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caroline Chisholm College has 14.0.
How do Bethany Catholic Primary School and Caroline Chisholm College rank in NSW?
Bethany Catholic Primary School is 632nd of 1,619 and Caroline Chisholm College is 196th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.