St Bernadette's Primary School vs Telopea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 932 m 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
Telopea Public School
Telopea · Government primary · K-6
139 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | St Bernadette's Primary School Dundas Valley NSW | Telopea Public School Telopea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 1,619 | #949 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #707 of 4,908 | #2926 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 188 | 139 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 105 | 63 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +62% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 12% |
| Suburb | Dundas Valley 2117 | Telopea 2117 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stbernadettesdundas.catholic.edu.au | telopea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 46.9).
- •St Bernadette's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bernadette's Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 139.
- •Telopea Public School has grown faster over five years (62% vs 12%).
- •St Bernadette's Primary School is a catholic school while Telopea Public School is a government 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 St Bernadette's Primary School better than Telopea Public School?
On the Success Index, St Bernadette's Primary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 46.9 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 Telopea Public School?
About 932 m in a straight line, between Dundas Valley and Telopea 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 Telopea Public School has 13.4.
How do St Bernadette's Primary School and Telopea Public School rank in NSW?
St Bernadette's Primary School is 201st of 1,619 and Telopea Public School is 949th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.