Bethany Catholic Primary School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 21 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
St Patrick's Primary School
Blacktown · Catholic primary · K-6
295 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Bethany Catholic Primary School Glenmore Park NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #632 of 1,619 | #409 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1917 of 4,908 | #1254 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 540 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 244 | 149 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 19.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glenmore Park 2745 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Penrith | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethanyglenmorepark.catholic.edu.au | www.stpatsblacktown.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 60.1).
- •St Patrick's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 295.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% 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 St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Primary School ranks higher (67.5 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 St Patrick's Primary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Glenmore Park and Blacktown 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 St Patrick's Primary School has 15.1.
How do Bethany Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Bethany Catholic Primary School is 632nd of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 409th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.