St Bernadette's Primary School vs Yates Avenue Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 893 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
Yates Avenue Public School
Dundas Valley · Government primary · P-6
155 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | St Bernadette's Primary School Dundas Valley NSW | Yates Avenue Public School Dundas Valley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 1,619 | #401 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #707 of 4,908 | #1237 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 188 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 105 | 61 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Dundas Valley 2117 | Dundas Valley 2117 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stbernadettesdundas.catholic.edu.au | yatesave-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 67.7).
- •St Bernadette's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yates Avenue Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.6).
- •St Bernadette's Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 155.
- •Yates Avenue Public School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 12%).
- •St Bernadette's Primary School is a catholic school while Yates Avenue 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 Yates Avenue Public School?
On the Success Index, St Bernadette's Primary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 67.7 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 Yates Avenue Public School?
About 893 m in a straight line, between Dundas Valley and Dundas Valley 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 Yates Avenue Public School has 10.3.
How do St Bernadette's Primary School and Yates Avenue Public School rank in NSW?
St Bernadette's Primary School is 201st of 1,619 and Yates Avenue Public School is 401st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.