Banksmeadow Public School vs St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksmeadow Public School
Botany · Government primary · P-6
268 students · ICSEA 1032
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Botany · Catholic primary · K-6
287 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Banksmeadow Public School Botany NSW | St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Botany NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #601 of 1,619 | #92 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1829 of 4,908 | #352 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 268 | 287 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 145 | 141 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Botany 2019 | Botany 2019 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banksmeado-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stbbotany.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 61.1).
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banksmeadow Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.3).
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 268.
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (40% vs -11%).
- •Banksmeadow Public School is a government school while St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Banksmeadow Public School better than St Bernard's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Bernard's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 61.1 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 Banksmeadow Public School and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Botany and Botany in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksmeadow Public School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Banksmeadow Public School and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Banksmeadow Public School is 601st of 1,619 and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is 92nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.