Albion North Primary School vs St Bernadette's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albion North Primary School
Sunshine North · Government primary · Prep-6
184 students · ICSEA 967
St Bernadette's School
Sunshine North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Albion North Primary School Sunshine North VIC | St Bernadette's School Sunshine North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1099 of 1,290 | #742 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3525 of 4,908 | #2216 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 184 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 100 | 170 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sunshine North 3020 | Sunshine North 3020 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.albionnorthps.vic.edu.au | www.stbsunshinenth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's School scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 38.6).
- •St Bernadette's School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albion North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.1).
- •St Bernadette's School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 184.
- •St Bernadette's School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -23%).
- •Albion North 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 Albion North Primary School better than St Bernadette's School?
On the Success Index, St Bernadette's School ranks higher (56.5 vs 38.6 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 Albion North Primary School and St Bernadette's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sunshine North and Sunshine North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albion North Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernadette's School has 13.1.
How do Albion North Primary School and St Bernadette's School rank in VIC?
Albion North Primary School is 1099th of 1,290 and St Bernadette's School is 742nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.