St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 251 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay
Batehaven · Catholic primary · K-6
394 students · ICSEA 993
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow
Lithgow · Catholic primary · K-6
287 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay Batehaven NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow Lithgow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1032 of 1,619 | #968 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3219 of 4,908 | #3005 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 394 | 287 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 176 | 140 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 15% |
| Suburb | Batehaven 2536 | Lithgow 2790 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Lithgow |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stbernardsbb.nsw.edu.au | www.stpatslithgow.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 43.1).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.0).
- •St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay is the larger school with 394 students compared with 287.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow has grown faster over five years (31% vs 18%).
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 Primary School, Batemans Bay better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow ranks higher (46.0 vs 43.1 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 St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Batehaven and Lithgow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow has 15.2.
How do St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow rank in NSW?
St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay is 1032nd of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow is 968th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.