Bethel Christian School vs St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.2 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
St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College
Mount Druitt · Independent combined · K-12
279 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Bethel Christian School Mount Druitt NSW | St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College Mount Druitt NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 314 | #283 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1046 of 1,259 | #1069 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 264 | 279 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 138 | 141 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | 20 |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | 23 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Mount Druitt 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethel.nsw.edu.au/ | www.stbishoy.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (31.2 vs 30.3).
- •Bethel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.8).
- •St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College is the larger school with 279 students compared with 264.
- •Bethel Christian School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -19%).
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 St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox 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 Bethel Christian School and St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Mount Druitt 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 St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College has 10.5.
How do Bethel Christian School and St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College rank in NSW?
Bethel Christian School is 280th of 314 and St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College is 283rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.