Bethany Catholic Primary School vs Cambridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
Cambridge Primary School
Hoppers Crossing · Government primary · Prep-6
660 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Bethany Catholic Primary School Werribee VIC | Cambridge Primary School Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #540 of 1,290 | #923 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1512 of 4,908 | #2851 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 568 | 660 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 272 | 306 / 354 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 42.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bswerribeenth.catholic.edu.au | www.cambridgeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 47.8).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.6).
- •Cambridge Primary School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 568.
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -31%).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Cambridge Primary School 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 Cambridge Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bethany Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 47.8 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 Cambridge Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Hoppers Crossing in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethany Catholic Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cambridge Primary School has 15.6.
How do Bethany Catholic Primary School and Cambridge Primary School rank in VIC?
Bethany Catholic Primary School is 540th of 1,290 and Cambridge Primary School is 923rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.