Bethal Primary School vs Holy Child School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
Holy Child School
Dallas · Catholic primary · Prep-6
200 students · ICSEA 911
| Measure | Bethal Primary School Meadow Heights VIC | Holy Child School Dallas VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1200 of 1,290 | #1220 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3942 of 4,908 | #4103 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 259 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 130 | 95 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 911 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Meadow Heights 3048 | Dallas 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethalps.vic.edu.au | www.hcdallas.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bethal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.6 vs 30.2).
- •Bethal Primary School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Child School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.5).
- •Bethal Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 200.
- •Bethal Primary School has grown faster over five years (-25% vs -31%).
- •Bethal Primary School is a government school while Holy Child 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 Bethal Primary School better than Holy Child School?
On the Success Index, Bethal Primary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 30.2 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 Bethal Primary School and Holy Child School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Meadow Heights and Dallas in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethal Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Child School has 9.1.
How do Bethal Primary School and Holy Child School rank in VIC?
Bethal Primary School is 1200th of 1,290 and Holy Child School is 1220th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.