Bethel Christian School vs John Calvin School (Albany)
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 862 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Christian School
Albany · Independent combined · PP-12
318 students · ICSEA 1019
John Calvin School (Albany)
Albany · Independent combined · PP-10
169 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Bethel Christian School Albany WA | John Calvin School (Albany) Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 172 | #104 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #763 of 1,259 | #839 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-10 |
| Students | 318 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 152 | 87 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 15.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bethel.wa.edu.au/ | www.jcsa.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bethel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (45.1 vs 40.9).
- •Bethel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethel Christian School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 169.
- •John Calvin School (Albany) has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -22%).
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 Bethel Christian School better than John Calvin School (Albany)?
On the Success Index, Bethel Christian School ranks higher (45.1 vs 40.9 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 Bethel Christian School and John Calvin School (Albany)?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethel Christian School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Calvin School (Albany) has 10.9.
How do Bethel Christian School and John Calvin School (Albany) rank in WA?
Bethel Christian School is 92nd of 172 and John Calvin School (Albany) is 104th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.