Bethal Primary School
Bethal Primary School is a government primary school in Meadow Heights, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 941, it sits in the 21st percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 81% have a language background other than English.
Meadow Heights VIC 3048. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bethal Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Bethal Primary School ranks 1,438th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Coolaroo South Primary School, a government primary school 1.1 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. Bethal Primary School scores 941, below average.
School zone
Bethal Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Meadow Heights
Bethal Primary School is located in Meadow Heights, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,274/wk and median rent of $346/wk. Population: 14,890.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Meadow Heights suburb profileSchools near Bethal Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bethal Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolaroo South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Coolaroo | 1.1 km | 930 | 11 lower | 250 |
| Meadow Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Meadow Heights | 1.2 km | 919 | 22 lower | 400 |
| St Mary's Coptic Orthodox CollegeIndependent Combined · Coolaroo | 1.2 km | 997 | 56 higher | 1,078 |
| Holy Child SchoolCatholic Primary · Dallas | 1.4 km | 911 | 30 lower | 200 |
| Ilim CollegeIndependent Combined · Dallas | 1.4 km | 1024 | 83 higher | 2,868 |
| Hume Valley SchoolGovernment Combined · Broadmeadows | 1.6 km | 934 | 7 lower | 380 |
| My CollegeIndependent Combined · Dallas | 1.9 km | 1005 | 64 higher | 325 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethal Primary School a government school?
Yes, Bethal Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bethal Primary School offer?
Bethal Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Bethal Primary School's ICSEA score?
Bethal Primary School has an ICSEA score of 941, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bethal Primary School?
Bethal Primary School has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bethal Primary School?
The nearest schools to Bethal Primary School are Coolaroo South Primary School (1.1 km), Meadow Heights Primary School (1.2 km), St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College (1.2 km).
Where is Bethal Primary School located?
Bethal Primary School is located in Meadow Heights, VIC 3048. Visit the school website at http://www.bethalps.vic.edu.au.