Bethany Christian School Incorporated vs Holy Family Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany Christian School Incorporated
Paralowie · Independent primary · R-6
531 students · ICSEA 996
Holy Family Catholic School
Parafield Gardens · Catholic primary · R-6
539 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Bethany Christian School Incorporated Paralowie SA | Holy Family Catholic School Parafield Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 348 | #173 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3064 of 4,908 | #2622 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 531 | 539 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 250 | 255 / 284 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 35.7 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Paralowie 5108 | Parafield Gardens 5107 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethany.sa.edu.au | www.holyfamily.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (51.0 vs 45.2).
- •Holy Family Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Family Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Holy Family Catholic School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 531.
- •Bethany Christian School Incorporated has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
- •Bethany Christian School Incorporated is a independent school while Holy Family Catholic 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 Bethany Christian School Incorporated better than Holy Family Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Catholic School ranks higher (51.0 vs 45.2 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 Bethany Christian School Incorporated and Holy Family Catholic School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Paralowie and Parafield Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethany Christian School Incorporated has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Family Catholic School has 14.4.
How do Bethany Christian School Incorporated and Holy Family Catholic School rank in SA?
Bethany Christian School Incorporated is 205th of 348 and Holy Family Catholic School is 173rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.