Bethany College
Bethany College is a Catholic secondary school in Hurstville, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1083, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,091 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 76% of students have a language background other than English.
Hurstville NSW 2220. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bethany College compares
By ICSEA, Bethany College ranks 109th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect South East Sydney School, Hurstville, an independent primary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Bethany College scores 1083, above average.
Enrolment and location
Bethany College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Hurstville
Bethany College is located in Hurstville, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,804/wk and median rent of $470/wk. Population: 31,162.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Hurstville suburb profileSchools near Bethany College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bethany College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Technical High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bexley | 0.2 km | 1136 | 53 higher | 907 |
| St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Hurstville | 0.2 km | 1088 | 5 higher | 408 |
| Georges River College Hurstville CampusGovernment Secondary · Hurstville | 0.3 km | 1017 | 66 lower | 267 |
| Hurstville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hurstville | 0.4 km | 1102 | 19 higher | 1,048 |
| Carlton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bexley | 0.9 km | 1041 | 42 lower | 599 |
| Danebank - An Anglican School for GirlsIndependent Combined · Hurstville | 1.0 km | 1146 | 63 higher | 1,043 |
| St George Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Hurstville | 1.2 km | 1159 | 76 higher | 845 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethany College a government school?
No, Bethany College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Bethany College offer?
Bethany College offers 7-12.
What is Bethany College's ICSEA score?
Bethany College has an ICSEA score of 1083, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bethany College?
Bethany College has 1,091 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bethany College?
The nearest schools to Bethany College are Aspect South East Sydney School, Hurstville (0.2 km), Sydney Technical High School (0.2 km), St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (0.2 km).
Where is Bethany College located?
Bethany College is located in Hurstville, NSW 2220. Visit the school website at https://bethanyhurstville.syd.catholic.edu.au.