Bethany College vs Hurstville Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 494 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
Hurstville Adventist School
Hurstville · Independent primary · K-6
166 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Bethany College Hurstville NSW | Hurstville Adventist School Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 539 | #187 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #285 of 1,472 | #672 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,091 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 1,091 / 0 | 79 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | – | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 190 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.9 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hurstville 2220 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bethanyhurstville.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.hurstville.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hurstville Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 70.2).
- •Hurstville Adventist School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethany College has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.5).
- •Bethany College is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 166.
- •Bethany College is a catholic school while Hurstville Adventist 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 College better than Hurstville Adventist School?
On the Success Index, Hurstville Adventist School ranks higher (73.6 vs 70.2 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 Hurstville Adventist School?
About 494 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 Hurstville Adventist School has 17.5.
How do Bethany College and Hurstville Adventist School rank in NSW?
Bethany College is 111th of 539 and Hurstville Adventist School is 187th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.