Aberfeldie Primary School vs St Bernard's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aberfeldie Primary School
Essendon · Government primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1108
St Bernard's College
Essendon · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,567 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Aberfeldie Primary School Essendon VIC | St Bernard's College Essendon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #192 of 1,290 | #53 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #370 of 4,908 | #124 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 374 | 1,567 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 186 | 0 / 1,567 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 277 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 247 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 8.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 121.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 59.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Essendon 3040 | Essendon 3040 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aberfeldieps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sbc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.4 vs 76.6).
- •Aberfeldie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bernard's College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •St Bernard's College is the larger school with 1,567 students compared with 374.
- •St Bernard's College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -7%).
- •Aberfeldie Primary School is a government school while St Bernard's College 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 Aberfeldie Primary School better than St Bernard's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aberfeldie Primary School and St Bernard's College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Essendon and Essendon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aberfeldie Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernard's College has 12.9.
How do Aberfeldie Primary School and St Bernard's College rank in VIC?
Aberfeldie Primary School is 192nd of 1,290 and St Bernard's College is 53rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.