Brooklyn Public School vs St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Public School
Brooklyn · Government primary · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 1064
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Berowra Heights · Catholic primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Brooklyn Public School Brooklyn NSW | St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Berowra Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #71 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #287 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 79 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 45 | 142 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +68% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brooklyn 2083 | Berowra Heights 2082 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | brooklyn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sbbdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.5 vs 64.3).
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1131 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brooklyn Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.3).
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 79.
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (68% vs 18%).
- •Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn Public School better than St Bernard's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Bernard's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 64.3 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 Brooklyn Public School and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Berowra Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brooklyn Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School has 16.3.
How do Brooklyn Public School and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Brooklyn Public School is unranked and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is 71st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.