Bethel Christian School vs Madang Avenue Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 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
Madang Avenue Public School
Whalan · Government primary · P-6
320 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Bethel Christian School Mount Druitt NSW | Madang Avenue Public School Whalan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 314 | #1481 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1046 of 1,259 | #4507 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 264 | 320 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 138 | 148 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 31% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Whalan 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethel.nsw.edu.au/ | madangave-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bethel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (31.2 vs 24.9).
- •Bethel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Madang Avenue Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •Madang Avenue Public School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 264.
- •Bethel Christian School is a independent school while Madang Avenue Public 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 Madang Avenue Public School?
On the Success Index, Bethel Christian School ranks higher (31.2 vs 24.9 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 Madang Avenue Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Whalan 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 Madang Avenue Public School has 12.2.
How do Bethel Christian School and Madang Avenue Public School rank in NSW?
Bethel Christian School is 280th of 314 and Madang Avenue Public School is 1481st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.