Bethal Primary School vs Bridgewater Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 146 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bethal Primary School
Meadow Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
259 students · ICSEA 941
Bridgewater Primary School
Bridgewater On Loddon · Government primary · Prep-6
13 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Bethal Primary School Meadow Heights VIC | Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater On Loddon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1200 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3942 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 259 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 130 | 6 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 3.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Meadow Heights 3048 | Bridgewater On Loddon 3516 |
| Council area | Hume | Loddon |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bethalps.vic.edu.au | www.bwaterps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bethal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.6 vs 21.9).
- •Bethal Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 13.
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 Bethal Primary School better than Bridgewater Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bethal Primary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 21.9 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 Bethal Primary School and Bridgewater Primary School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Meadow Heights and Bridgewater On Loddon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bethal Primary School and Bridgewater Primary School rank in VIC?
Bethal Primary School is 1200th of 1,290 and Bridgewater Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.