Bethal Primary School vs Ilim College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Ilim College
Dallas · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,868 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Bethal Primary School Meadow Heights VIC | Ilim College Dallas VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1200 of 1,290 | #146 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3942 of 4,908 | #564 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 259 | 2,868 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 130 | 1,528 / 1,340 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 231 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 235 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 163 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 293.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 143.3 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Meadow Heights 3048 | Dallas 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethalps.vic.edu.au | www.ilimcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ilim College scores higher on the Success Index (54.1 vs 32.6).
- •Ilim College has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ilim College has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.5).
- •Ilim College is the larger school with 2,868 students compared with 259.
- •Ilim College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -25%).
- •Bethal Primary School is a government school while Ilim College is an independent 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 Ilim College?
On the Success Index, Ilim College ranks higher (54.1 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 Ilim College?
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 Ilim College has 9.8.
How do Bethal Primary School and Ilim College rank in VIC?
Bethal Primary School is 1200th of 1,290 and Ilim College is 146th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.