Clovelly Park Primary School vs St Bernadette's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clovelly Park Primary School
Clovelly Park · Government primary · U, R-6
222 students · ICSEA 1038
St Bernadette's School
St Marys · Catholic primary · R-6
205 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Clovelly Park Primary School Clovelly Park SA | St Bernadette's School St Marys SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 348 | #19 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1495 of 4,908 | #499 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 222 | 205 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 121 | 115 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +72% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Clovelly Park 5042 | St Marys 5042 |
| Council area | Marion | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clovellyps.sa.edu.au | www.stberna.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's School scores higher on the Success Index (75.5 vs 64.5).
- •St Bernadette's School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clovelly Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Clovelly Park Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 205.
- •St Bernadette's School has grown faster over five years (72% vs -28%).
- •Clovelly Park Primary School is a government school while St Bernadette's School is a catholic 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 Clovelly Park Primary School better than St Bernadette's School?
On the Success Index, St Bernadette's School ranks higher (75.5 vs 64.5 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 Clovelly Park Primary School and St Bernadette's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Clovelly Park and St Marys in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clovelly Park Primary School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernadette's School has 13.9.
How do Clovelly Park Primary School and St Bernadette's School rank in SA?
Clovelly Park Primary School is 97th of 348 and St Bernadette's School is 19th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.