Holy Cross Primary School vs St Bernadette's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 114 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Primary School
Glendale · Catholic primary · K-6
153 students · ICSEA 1036
St Bernadette's Primary School
Lalor Park · Catholic primary · K-6
226 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Holy Cross Primary School Glendale NSW | St Bernadette's Primary School Lalor Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #603 of 1,619 | #555 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1840 of 4,908 | #1703 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 153 | 226 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 67 | 107 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Glendale 2285 | Lalor Park 2147 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glendale.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stbernadetteslalorpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.4 vs 61.0).
- •Holy Cross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.1).
- •St Bernadette's Primary School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 153.
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 Holy Cross Primary School better than St Bernadette's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Bernadette's Primary School ranks higher (62.4 vs 61.0 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 Holy Cross Primary School and St Bernadette's Primary School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Lalor Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernadette's Primary School has 13.1.
How do Holy Cross Primary School and St Bernadette's Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Cross Primary School is 603rd of 1,619 and St Bernadette's Primary School is 555th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.