Bethany Catholic Primary School vs Davis Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 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
Davis Creek Primary School
Tarneit · Government primary · Prep-6
930 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Bethany Catholic Primary School Werribee VIC | Davis Creek Primary School Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #540 of 1,290 | #523 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1512 of 4,908 | #1440 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 568 | 930 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 272 | 434 / 496 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 133 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +230% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 67.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 33.4 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bswerribeenth.catholic.edu.au | daviscreekps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.3 vs 65.2).
- •Davis Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Davis Creek Primary School is the larger school with 930 students compared with 568.
- •Davis Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (230% vs -2%).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Davis Creek 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 Davis Creek Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bethany Catholic Primary School and Davis Creek Primary School?
About 2.2 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 Davis Creek Primary School has 13.9.
How do Bethany Catholic Primary School and Davis Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Bethany Catholic Primary School is 540th of 1,290 and Davis Creek Primary School is 523rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.