St Bernard's Catholic Primary School vs St Martin's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Berowra Heights · Catholic primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 1131
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Davidson · Catholic primary · K-6
136 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Berowra Heights NSW | St Martin's Catholic Primary School Davidson NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 1,619 | #30 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #287 of 4,908 | #131 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 297 | 136 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 155 | 65 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +68% | +70% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Berowra Heights 2082 | Davidson 2085 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sbbdbb.catholic.edu.au | www.smddbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.4 vs 78.5).
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.3).
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 136.
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 Bernard's Catholic Primary School better than St Martin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Martin's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 78.5 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 Bernard's Catholic Primary School and St Martin's Catholic Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Berowra Heights and Davidson in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin's Catholic Primary School has 13.7.
How do St Bernard's Catholic Primary School and St Martin's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is 71st of 1,619 and St Martin's Catholic Primary School is 30th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.