Bethal Primary School vs Coolaroo South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
Coolaroo South Primary School
Coolaroo · Government primary · Prep-6
250 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Bethal Primary School Meadow Heights VIC | Coolaroo South Primary School Coolaroo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1200 of 1,290 | #1098 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3942 of 4,908 | #3514 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 259 | 250 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 130 | 108 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Meadow Heights 3048 | Coolaroo 3048 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethalps.vic.edu.au | www.coolaroosouthps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coolaroo South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.8 vs 32.6).
- •Bethal Primary School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coolaroo South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.5).
- •Bethal Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 250.
- •Coolaroo South Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -25%).
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 Coolaroo South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Coolaroo South Primary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 32.6 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 Coolaroo South Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Meadow Heights and Coolaroo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethal Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coolaroo South Primary School has 10.8.
How do Bethal Primary School and Coolaroo South Primary School rank in VIC?
Bethal Primary School is 1200th of 1,290 and Coolaroo South Primary School is 1098th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.