St Bernadette's Primary School vs St John Vianney's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 17 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette's Primary School
Dundas Valley · Catholic primary · K-6
188 students · ICSEA 1083
St John Vianney's Primary School
Doonside · Catholic primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | St Bernadette's Primary School Dundas Valley NSW | St John Vianney's Primary School Doonside NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 1,619 | #343 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #707 of 4,908 | #1120 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 188 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 105 | 162 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dundas Valley 2117 | Doonside 2767 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stbernadettesdundas.catholic.edu.au | www.stjohnvianneysdoonside.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 68.9).
- •St John Vianney's Primary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 188.
- •St Bernadette's Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -7%).
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 St Bernadette's Primary School better than St John Vianney's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Bernadette's Primary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 68.9 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 St Bernadette's Primary School and St John Vianney's Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Dundas Valley and Doonside in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bernadette's Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney's Primary School has 13.9.
How do St Bernadette's Primary School and St John Vianney's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Bernadette's Primary School is 201st of 1,619 and St John Vianney's Primary School is 343rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.