Gateway Community High vs St Bernadette's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Community High
Carlingford · Independent special · 9-12
74 students · ICSEA 1070
St Bernadette's Primary School
Dundas Valley · Catholic primary · K-6
188 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Gateway Community High Carlingford NSW | St Bernadette's Primary School Dundas Valley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #201 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #707 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 74 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 21 | 83 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | Dundas Valley 2117 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gatewaycommunityhigh.nsw.edu.au | www.stbernadettesdundas.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gateway Community High has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.6).
- •St Bernadette's Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 74.
- •Gateway Community High is a independent school while St Bernadette's 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 Gateway Community High better than St Bernadette's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gateway Community High and St Bernadette's Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carlingford and Dundas Valley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gateway Community High has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernadette's Primary School has 13.6.
How do Gateway Community High and St Bernadette's Primary School rank in NSW?
Gateway Community High is unranked and St Bernadette's Primary School is 201st of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.