Bethel Christian School vs Spencer Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km 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
Spencer Park Primary School
Spencer Park · Government primary · K-6
303 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Bethel Christian School Albany WA | Spencer Park Primary School Spencer Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 172 | #412 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #763 of 1,259 | #3757 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 318 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 152 | 150 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | – |
| 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 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 26.5 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 20% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Spencer Park 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bethel.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5422 |
The verdict
- •Bethel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (45.1 vs 35.2).
- •Bethel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethel Christian School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.8).
- •Bethel Christian School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 303.
- •Spencer Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -22%).
- •Bethel Christian School is a independent school while Spencer Park 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 Bethel Christian School better than Spencer Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bethel Christian School ranks higher (45.1 vs 35.2 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 Spencer Park Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Albany and Spencer Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethel Christian School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spencer Park Primary School has 14.8.
How do Bethel Christian School and Spencer Park Primary School rank in WA?
Bethel Christian School is 92nd of 172 and Spencer Park Primary School is 412th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.