Bethany Catholic Primary School vs Westgrove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 280 m 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
Westgrove Primary School
Werribee · Government primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Bethany Catholic Primary School Werribee VIC | Westgrove Primary School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #540 of 1,290 | #1169 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1512 of 4,908 | #3787 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 568 | 527 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 272 | 260 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 37.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bswerribeenth.catholic.edu.au | www.westgrps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 34.9).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 527.
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -29%).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Westgrove 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 Westgrove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bethany Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 34.9 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 Westgrove Primary School?
About 280 m in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethany Catholic Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westgrove Primary School has 14.1.
How do Bethany Catholic Primary School and Westgrove Primary School rank in VIC?
Bethany Catholic Primary School is 540th of 1,290 and Westgrove Primary School is 1169th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.