Bethel Christian School vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 276 m 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
Sacred Heart Primary School
Mt Druitt South · Catholic primary · K-6
251 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Bethel Christian School Mount Druitt NSW | Sacred Heart Primary School Mt Druitt South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 314 | #871 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1046 of 1,259 | #2665 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 264 | 251 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 138 | 133 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Mt Druitt South 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethel.nsw.edu.au/ | www.sacredheartmtdruitt.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.3 vs 31.2).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.8).
- •Bethel Christian School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 251.
- •Bethel Christian School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -22%).
- •Bethel Christian School is a independent school while Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic 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 Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (50.3 vs 31.2 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 Bethel Christian School and Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 276 m in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Mt Druitt South 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 Sacred Heart Primary School has 11.6.
How do Bethel Christian School and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in NSW?
Bethel Christian School is 280th of 314 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 871st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.