Albany Senior High School vs Bethel Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Senior High School
Albany · Government high school · 7-12
830 students · ICSEA 995
Bethel Christian School
Albany · Independent combined · PP-12
318 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Albany Senior High School Albany WA | Bethel Christian School Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #85 of 140 | #92 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #996 of 1,472 | #763 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 830 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 409 / 421 | 166 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 164 | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.7 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4001 | www.bethel.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bethel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (45.1 vs 38.1).
- •Bethel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethel Christian School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.7).
- •Albany Senior High School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 318.
- •Albany Senior High School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -22%).
- •Albany Senior High School is a government school while Bethel Christian School is an independent 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 Albany Senior High School better than Bethel Christian School?
On the Success Index, Bethel Christian School ranks higher (45.1 vs 38.1 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 Albany Senior High School and Bethel Christian School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Senior High School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bethel Christian School has 11.4.
How do Albany Senior High School and Bethel Christian School rank in WA?
Albany Senior High School is 85th of 140 and Bethel Christian School is 92nd of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.