Bethany Catholic Primary School vs Fernhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km 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
Fernhill School
Glenmore Park · Government special · U
129 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Bethany Catholic Primary School Glenmore Park NSW | Fernhill School Glenmore Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #632 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1917 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 540 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 244 | 42 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 25.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 24.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 14% |
| Suburb | Glenmore Park 2745 | Glenmore Park 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethanyglenmorepark.catholic.edu.au | fernhill-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fernhill School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 15.7).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 129.
- •Fernhill School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -8%).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Fernhill School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Fernhill School?
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 Bethany Catholic Primary School and Fernhill School?
About 1.0 km 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 Fernhill School has 5.1.
How do Bethany Catholic Primary School and Fernhill School rank in NSW?
Bethany Catholic Primary School is 632nd of 1,619 and Fernhill School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.