Bethany Catholic Primary School vs Regentville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Regentville Public School
Regentville · Government primary · K-6
523 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Bethany Catholic Primary School Glenmore Park NSW | Regentville Public School Regentville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #632 of 1,619 | #1139 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1917 of 4,908 | #3566 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 540 | 523 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 244 | 246 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 10% |
| Suburb | Glenmore Park 2745 | Regentville 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethanyglenmorepark.catholic.edu.au | regentvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.1 vs 38.1).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.3).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 523.
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -20%).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Regentville Public 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 Regentville Public School?
On the Success Index, Bethany Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.1 vs 38.1 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 Regentville Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Glenmore Park and Regentville 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 Regentville Public School has 17.3.
How do Bethany Catholic Primary School and Regentville Public School rank in NSW?
Bethany Catholic Primary School is 632nd of 1,619 and Regentville Public School is 1139th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.