Bethany College vs Carlton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 881 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany College
Hurstville · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,091 students · ICSEA 1083
Carlton Public School
Bexley · Government primary · K-6
599 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Bethany College Hurstville NSW | Carlton Public School Bexley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 539 | #824 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #285 of 1,472 | #2520 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,091 | 599 |
| Girls / boys | 1,091 / 0 | 289 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | – | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | 190 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.9 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hurstville 2220 | Bexley 2207 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bethanyhurstville.syd.catholic.edu.au | carlton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bethany College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 52.5).
- •Bethany College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethany College is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 599.
- •Bethany College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -27%).
- •Bethany College is a catholic school while Carlton 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 College better than Carlton Public School?
On the Success Index, Bethany College ranks higher (70.2 vs 52.5 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 College and Carlton Public School?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Hurstville and Bexley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethany College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carlton Public School has 14.0.
How do Bethany College and Carlton Public School rank in NSW?
Bethany College is 111th of 539 and Carlton Public School is 824th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.