Bethania Lutheran Primary School vs Canterbury College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bethania Lutheran Primary School
Bethania · Independent primary · Prep-6
353 students · ICSEA 1043
Canterbury College
Waterford · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,502 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Bethania Lutheran Primary School Bethania QLD | Canterbury College Waterford QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #214 of 804 | #77 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1938 of 4,908 | #419 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 353 | 1,502 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 157 | 767 / 735 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 116.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 69.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bethania 4205 | Waterford 4133 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethania.qld.edu.au/ | www.canterbury.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Canterbury College scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 59.8).
- •Canterbury College has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canterbury College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.4).
- •Canterbury College is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 353.
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 Bethania Lutheran Primary School better than Canterbury College?
On the Success Index, Canterbury College ranks higher (62.2 vs 59.8 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 Bethania Lutheran Primary School and Canterbury College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bethania and Waterford in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethania Lutheran Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canterbury College has 12.9.
How do Bethania Lutheran Primary School and Canterbury College rank in QLD?
Bethania Lutheran Primary School is 214th of 804 and Canterbury College is 77th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.