Bethel Christian School vs Colyton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Christian School
Mount Druitt · Independent combined · K-12
264 students · ICSEA 977
Colyton High School
St Marys · Government high school · 7-12
765 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Bethel Christian School Mount Druitt NSW | Colyton High School St Marys NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 314 | #462 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1046 of 1,259 | #1267 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 264 | 765 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 138 | 383 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 60.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 11% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | St Marys 2760 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethel.nsw.edu.au/ | colyton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bethel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (31.2 vs 26.6).
- •Bethel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Colyton High School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 264.
- •Bethel Christian School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -1%).
- •Bethel Christian School is a independent school while Colyton High 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 Bethel Christian School better than Colyton High School?
On the Success Index, Bethel Christian School ranks higher (31.2 vs 26.6 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 Bethel Christian School and Colyton High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and St Marys in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethel Christian School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Colyton High School has 12.6.
How do Bethel Christian School and Colyton High School rank in NSW?
Bethel Christian School is 280th of 314 and Colyton High School is 462nd of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.