St Bernard's School vs St John of Kronstadt Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 829 m 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 John of Kronstadt Academy
Upper Mount Gravatt · Independent primary · Prep-4
21 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | St Bernard's School Upper Mount Gravatt QLD | St John of Kronstadt Academy Upper Mount Gravatt QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1660 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-4 |
| Students | 181 | 21 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 101 | 11 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 7.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 | Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stbernards.qld.edu.au | www.stjohnacademy.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John of Kronstadt Academy scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 62.9).
- •St John of Kronstadt Academy has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John of Kronstadt Academy has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 12.5).
- •St Bernard's School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 21.
- •St Bernard's School is a catholic school while St John of Kronstadt Academy is an independent 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 Bernard's School better than St John of Kronstadt Academy?
On the Success Index, St John of Kronstadt Academy ranks higher (74.5 vs 62.9 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 John of Kronstadt Academy?
About 829 m in a straight line, between Upper Mount Gravatt and Upper Mount Gravatt 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 John of Kronstadt Academy has 7.0.
How do St Bernard's School and St John of Kronstadt Academy rank in QLD?
St Bernard's School is 168th of 804 and St John of Kronstadt Academy is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.