St Bernard's School vs St Edward the Confessor School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's School
Upper Mount Gravatt · Catholic primary · Prep-6
181 students · ICSEA 1066
St Edward the Confessor School
Daisy Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
542 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | St Bernard's School Upper Mount Gravatt QLD | St Edward the Confessor School Daisy Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 804 | #231 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1660 of 4,908 | #2053 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 181 | 542 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 101 | 279 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 | Daisy Hill 4127 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stbernards.qld.edu.au | www.stedwards.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's School scores higher on the Success Index (62.9 vs 58.5).
- •St Edward the Confessor School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bernard's School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.2).
- •St Edward the Confessor School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 181.
- •St Edward the Confessor School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -42%).
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 School better than St Edward the Confessor School?
On the Success Index, St Bernard's School ranks higher (62.9 vs 58.5 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 School and St Edward the Confessor School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Upper Mount Gravatt and Daisy Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bernard's School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Edward the Confessor School has 17.2.
How do St Bernard's School and St Edward the Confessor School rank in QLD?
St Bernard's School is 168th of 804 and St Edward the Confessor School is 231st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.