Berwick Lodge Primary School vs Don Bosco School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Lodge Primary School
Berwick · Government primary · Prep-6
489 students · ICSEA 1037
Don Bosco School
Narre Warren · Catholic primary · Prep-6
207 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Berwick Lodge Primary School Berwick VIC | Don Bosco School Narre Warren VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #852 of 1,290 | #681 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2614 of 4,908 | #2024 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 489 | 207 |
| Girls / boys | 241 / 248 | 108 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Narre Warren 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au | www.dbnarre.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Don Bosco School scores higher on the Success Index (58.8 vs 51.1).
- •Don Bosco School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Don Bosco School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.3).
- •Berwick Lodge Primary School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 207.
- •Berwick Lodge Primary School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -28%).
- •Berwick Lodge Primary School is a government school while Don Bosco 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 Lodge Primary School better than Don Bosco School?
On the Success Index, Don Bosco School ranks higher (58.8 vs 51.1 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 Berwick Lodge Primary School and Don Bosco School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Narre Warren in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berwick Lodge Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Don Bosco School has 12.5.
How do Berwick Lodge Primary School and Don Bosco School rank in VIC?
Berwick Lodge Primary School is 852nd of 1,290 and Don Bosco School is 681st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.