Oakhill College 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.
Oakhill College
Castle Hill · Independent high school · 7-12
2,242 students · ICSEA 1124
St Bernadette's Primary School
Castle Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
479 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Oakhill College Castle Hill NSW | St Bernadette's Primary School Castle Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #35 of 539 | #36 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #102 of 1,472 | #156 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 2,242 | 479 |
| Girls / boys | 262 / 1,980 | 230 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | – | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 356 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 411 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 150.2 | 31.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.8 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Castle Hill 2154 | Castle Hill 2154 |
| Council area | Hornsby | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.oakhill.nsw.edu.au | www.stbernadetteschill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.9 vs 77.4).
- •St Bernadette's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakhill College is the larger school with 2,242 students compared with 479.
- •Oakhill College has grown faster over five years (27% vs -3%).
- •Oakhill College 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 Oakhill College better than St Bernadette's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Bernadette's Primary School ranks higher (80.9 vs 77.4 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 Oakhill College and St Bernadette's Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Castle Hill and Castle Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oakhill College has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernadette's Primary School has 15.1.
How do Oakhill College and St Bernadette's Primary School rank in NSW?
Oakhill College is 35th of 539 and St Bernadette's Primary School is 36th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.