Berwick Chase Primary School vs St Catherine's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 914 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Chase Primary School
Berwick · Government primary · Prep-6
700 students · ICSEA 1042
St Catherine's Primary School
Berwick · Catholic primary · Prep-6
601 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Berwick Chase Primary School Berwick VIC | St Catherine's Primary School Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #733 of 1,290 | #260 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2189 of 4,908 | #543 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 700 | 601 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 345 | 307 / 294 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.3 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=598dc00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.stcberwick.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.9 vs 56.7).
- •St Catherine's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berwick Chase Primary School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 601.
- •St Catherine's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -18%).
- •Berwick Chase Primary School is a government school while St Catherine's Primary 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 Berwick Chase Primary School better than St Catherine's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's Primary School ranks higher (74.9 vs 56.7 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 Berwick Chase Primary School and St Catherine's Primary School?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Berwick and Berwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berwick Chase Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's Primary School has 15.3.
How do Berwick Chase Primary School and St Catherine's Primary School rank in VIC?
Berwick Chase Primary School is 733rd of 1,290 and St Catherine's Primary School is 260th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.