St Bernardine's School vs St Gerard Majella Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1406 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernardine's School
Regents Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
712 students · ICSEA 1035
St Gerard Majella Primary School
Woree · Catholic primary · Prep-6
399 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | St Bernardine's School Regents Park QLD | St Gerard Majella Primary School Woree QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #313 of 804 | #328 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2612 of 4,908 | #2686 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 712 | 399 |
| Girls / boys | 357 / 355 | 203 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.9 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Regents Park 4118 | Woree 4868 |
| Council area | Logan | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.stbernardines.qld.edu.au | www.sgmcairns.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernardine's School scores higher on the Success Index (51.2 vs 50.0).
- •St Gerard Majella Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.3).
- •St Bernardine's School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 399.
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 Bernardine's School better than St Gerard Majella Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Bernardine's School ranks higher (51.2 vs 50.0 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 Bernardine's School and St Gerard Majella Primary School?
About 1406 km in a straight line, between Regents Park and Woree in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bernardine's School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gerard Majella Primary School has 16.8.
How do St Bernardine's School and St Gerard Majella Primary School rank in QLD?
St Bernardine's School is 313th of 804 and St Gerard Majella Primary School is 328th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.