Bethal Primary School vs St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College
Coolaroo · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,078 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Bethal Primary School Meadow Heights VIC | St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College Coolaroo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1200 of 1,290 | #209 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3942 of 4,908 | #961 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 259 | 1,078 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 130 | 564 / 514 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 70 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 10% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 67.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 40.0 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 97% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Meadow Heights 3048 | Coolaroo 3048 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethalps.vic.edu.au | www.copticvic.org |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College scores higher on the Success Index (35.3 vs 32.6).
- •St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethal Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.9).
- •St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 259.
- •St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College has grown faster over five years (31% vs -25%).
- •Bethal Primary School is a government school while St Mary's Coptic Orthodox 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 St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College ranks higher (35.3 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 St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College?
About 1.2 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 St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College has 15.9.
How do Bethal Primary School and St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College rank in VIC?
Bethal Primary School is 1200th of 1,290 and St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College is 209th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.