Bethany Catholic Primary School vs Nepean Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.0 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
Nepean Christian School
Mulgoa · Independent combined · K-12
541 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Bethany Catholic Primary School Glenmore Park NSW | Nepean Christian School Mulgoa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #632 of 1,619 | #210 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1917 of 4,908 | #665 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 540 | 541 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 244 | 257 / 284 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 37.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Glenmore Park 2745 | Mulgoa 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethanyglenmorepark.catholic.edu.au | www.nepean.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.1 vs 49.8).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nepean Christian School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.7).
- •Nepean Christian School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 540.
- •Nepean Christian School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -8%).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Nepean Christian School is an independent 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 Nepean Christian School?
On the Success Index, Bethany Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.1 vs 49.8 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 Nepean Christian School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Glenmore Park and Mulgoa 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 Nepean Christian School has 14.3.
How do Bethany Catholic Primary School and Nepean Christian School rank in NSW?
Bethany Catholic Primary School is 632nd of 1,619 and Nepean Christian School is 210th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.