Bethany Catholic Primary School vs Wyndham Central Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Wyndham Central Secondary College
Werribee · Government high school · 7-12
1,263 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Bethany Catholic Primary School Werribee VIC | Wyndham Central Secondary College Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #540 of 1,290 | #325 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1512 of 4,908 | #1223 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 568 | 1,263 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 272 | 661 / 602 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 207 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 162 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 111.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 53.7 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 48% |
| 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.wyndhamcentralsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 28.4).
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wyndham Central Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Wyndham Central Secondary College is the larger school with 1,263 students compared with 568.
- •Bethany Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Wyndham Central 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 Wyndham Central Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Bethany Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 28.4 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 Wyndham Central Secondary College?
About 1.5 km 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 Wyndham Central Secondary College has 11.3.
How do Bethany Catholic Primary School and Wyndham Central Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bethany Catholic Primary School is 540th of 1,290 and Wyndham Central Secondary College is 325th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.