Bethany Catholic Primary School vs Brinbeal Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany Catholic Primary School
Werribee · Catholic primary · Prep-6
568 students · ICSEA 1044
Brinbeal Secondary College
Tarneit · Government high school · 7-8
454 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Bethany Catholic Primary School Werribee VIC | Brinbeal Secondary College Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #540 of 1,290 | #124 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1512 of 4,908 | #375 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-8 |
| Students | 568 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 272 | 228 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 244 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 39.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 23.8 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bswerribeenth.catholic.edu.au | www.brinbealsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Brinbeal Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (66.1 vs 64.3).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brinbeal Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.0).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 454.
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Brinbeal Secondary College is a government 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 Bethany Catholic Primary School better than Brinbeal Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Brinbeal Secondary College ranks higher (66.1 vs 64.3 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 Bethany Catholic Primary School and Brinbeal Secondary College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethany Catholic Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brinbeal Secondary College has 11.4.
How do Bethany Catholic Primary School and Brinbeal Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bethany Catholic Primary School is 540th of 1,290 and Brinbeal Secondary College is 124th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.