Bethany College

Hurstville, New South Wales · Catholic · Girls · Year 7 to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Elite for Learning EnvironmentDistinguished tier

S360 score: 83.9%

Bethany College is a girls', Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Hurstville, New South Wales. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Elite tier. It reaches Elite tier for Teaching Quality and Staff.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities50 / 60 (83.3%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment54 / 60 (90.0%)Elite

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1016 / 20Distinguished

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1217 / 20Distinguished

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways15 / 20Leading

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing18 / 20Elite

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support17 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development16 / 20Distinguished

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum18 / 20Elite

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports15 / 20Leading

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture17 / 20Distinguished

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff19 / 20Elite

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment18 / 20Elite

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation17 / 20Distinguished

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections18 / 20Elite

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability15 / 20Leading

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Girls
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,100
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
Location
Hurstville, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

108383 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    574(+8)
    Writing
    587(+18)
    Spelling
    584(+24)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    588(+19)
    Numeracy
    572(-4)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    599(+3)
    Writing
    629(+18)
    Spelling
    599(+13)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    604(+10)
    Numeracy
    597(-8)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2023

  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    17.3%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #99

Source: Schools360 research, extracted 2026-08-20.

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $6,030
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $5,480
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $5,500
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $5,600
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $5,275
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $5,750
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Bethany College teach?

Bethany College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is Bethany College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Bethany College is a Girls school.

What sector is Bethany College in?

Bethany College is classified as Catholic.

Does Bethany College offer boarding?

No, Bethany College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Bethany College?

Bethany College has 1,100 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Bethany College?

Bethany College's student to teacher ratio is 14.1 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Bethany College sit in?

Bethany College sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is Bethany College's strongest area on Schools360?

Bethany College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Elite tier.

Where does Bethany College rank?

Bethany College ranks 4th among Catholic girls schools in New South Wales.

Where is Bethany College located?

Bethany College is located in Hurstville, New South Wales.