Bacchus Marsh Grammar vs St Bernard's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar
Bacchus Marsh · Independent combined · Prep-12
3,826 students · ICSEA 1115
St Bernard's School
Bacchus Marsh · Catholic primary · Prep-6
328 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Bacchus Marsh Grammar Bacchus Marsh VIC | St Bernard's School Bacchus Marsh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 239 | #677 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #192 of 1,259 | #2002 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 3,826 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 1,927 / 1,899 | 187 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | 234 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 414 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 244 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 296.5 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 133.3 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bacchus Marsh 3340 | Bacchus Marsh 3340 |
| Council area | Moorabool | Moorabool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bmg.vic.edu.au | www.sbbacchusmarsh.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bacchus Marsh Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 59.1).
- •Bacchus Marsh Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bacchus Marsh Grammar is the larger school with 3,826 students compared with 328.
- •Bacchus Marsh Grammar has grown faster over five years (42% vs -2%).
- •Bacchus Marsh Grammar is a independent school while St Bernard'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 Bacchus Marsh Grammar better than St Bernard's School?
On the Success Index, Bacchus Marsh Grammar ranks higher (74.1 vs 59.1 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 Bacchus Marsh Grammar and St Bernard's School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bacchus Marsh and Bacchus Marsh in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bacchus Marsh Grammar has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernard's School has 13.3.
How do Bacchus Marsh Grammar and St Bernard's School rank in VIC?
Bacchus Marsh Grammar is 67th of 239 and St Bernard's School is 677th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.