Pagewood Public School vs St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pagewood Public School
Botany · Government primary · K-6
207 students · ICSEA 1085
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Botany · Catholic primary · K-6
287 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Pagewood Public School Botany NSW | St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Botany NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #633 of 1,619 | #92 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1919 of 4,908 | #352 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 207 | 287 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 102 | 141 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -38% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Botany 2019 | Botany 2019 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pagewood-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 60.1).
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 207.
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (40% vs -38%).
- •Pagewood 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 Pagewood 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 60.1 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 Pagewood Public School and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Botany and Botany in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pagewood Public School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Pagewood Public School and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Pagewood Public School is 633rd 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.