Bethania Lutheran Primary School vs Waterford State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.2 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
Waterford State School
Waterford · Government primary · Prep-6
532 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Bethania Lutheran Primary School Bethania QLD | Waterford State School Waterford QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #214 of 804 | #504 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1938 of 4,908 | #3585 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 353 | 532 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 157 | 246 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 38.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 12% |
| Suburb | Bethania 4205 | Waterford 4133 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethania.qld.edu.au/ | waterfordss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bethania Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 37.8).
- •Bethania Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waterford State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.4).
- •Waterford State School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 353.
- •Bethania Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 1%).
- •Bethania Lutheran Primary School is a independent school while Waterford State 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 Bethania Lutheran Primary School better than Waterford State School?
On the Success Index, Bethania Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 37.8 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 Waterford State School?
About 1.2 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 Waterford State School has 14.0.
How do Bethania Lutheran Primary School and Waterford State School rank in QLD?
Bethania Lutheran Primary School is 214th of 804 and Waterford State School is 504th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.