Bethany Catholic Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 224 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
St Patrick's School
Wangaratta · Catholic primary · Prep-6
227 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Bethany Catholic Primary School Werribee VIC | St Patrick's School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #540 of 1,290 | #600 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1512 of 4,908 | #1715 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 568 | 227 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 272 | 129 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Wangaratta 3677 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bswerribeenth.catholic.edu.au | www.spwangaratta.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 62.3).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 227.
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -20%).
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 St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, Bethany Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 62.3 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 St Patrick's School?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethany Catholic Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 12.8.
How do Bethany Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Bethany Catholic Primary School is 540th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 600th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.