Bethany College vs St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 215 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
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Hurstville · Catholic primary · K-6
408 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Bethany College Hurstville NSW | St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 539 | #431 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #285 of 1,472 | #1318 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,091 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 1,091 / 0 | 206 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | – | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 190 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.9 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hurstville 2220 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bethanyhurstville.syd.catholic.edu.au | stmsshurstville.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bethany College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 66.7).
- •St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethany College has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Bethany College is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 408.
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 St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bethany College ranks higher (70.2 vs 66.7 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 St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 215 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 St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Bethany College and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bethany College is 111th of 539 and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 431st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.