Bethany College vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 11 km 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
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Kensington · Catholic high school · 7-12
702 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Bethany College Hurstville NSW | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Kensington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 539 | #118 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #285 of 1,472 | #299 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,091 | 702 |
| Girls / boys | 1,091 / 0 | 702 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 190 | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.9 | 54.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hurstville 2220 | Kensington 2033 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bethanyhurstville.syd.catholic.edu.au | olshkensington.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.2 vs 69.4).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •Bethany College is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 702.
- •Bethany College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -17%).
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 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bethany College and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Hurstville and Kensington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethany College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has 12.9.
How do Bethany College and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College rank in NSW?
Bethany College is 111th of 539 and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is 118th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.