Bethany College vs Georges River College Hurstville Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 325 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
Georges River College Hurstville Campus
Hurstville · Government high school · 7-10
267 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Bethany College Hurstville NSW | Georges River College Hurstville Campus Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 539 | #198 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #285 of 1,472 | #494 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,091 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 1,091 / 0 | 29 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 190 | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.9 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hurstville 2220 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bethanyhurstville.syd.catholic.edu.au | hurstville-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bethany College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 61.0).
- •Bethany College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Georges River College Hurstville Campus has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 14.4).
- •Bethany College is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 267.
- •Bethany College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -23%).
- •Bethany College is a catholic school while Georges River College Hurstville Campus 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 Georges River College Hurstville Campus?
On the Success Index, Bethany College ranks higher (70.2 vs 61.0 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 Georges River College Hurstville Campus?
About 325 m in a straight line, between Hurstville and Hurstville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethany College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Georges River College Hurstville Campus has 7.6.
How do Bethany College and Georges River College Hurstville Campus rank in NSW?
Bethany College is 111th of 539 and Georges River College Hurstville Campus is 198th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.