Berwick Primary School vs St Michael's 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 Primary School
Berwick · Government primary · Prep-6
884 students · ICSEA 1087
St Michael's School
Berwick · Catholic primary · Prep-6
441 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Berwick Primary School Berwick VIC | St Michael's School Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #480 of 1,290 | #477 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1292 of 4,908 | #1289 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 884 | 441 |
| Girls / boys | 454 / 430 | 199 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.berwickprimary.vic.edu.au | www.stmberwick.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.9 vs 67.0).
- •Berwick Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berwick Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
- •Berwick Primary School is the larger school with 884 students compared with 441.
- •St Michael's School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -21%).
- •Berwick Primary School is a government school while St Michael'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 Berwick Primary School better than St Michael's School?
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 Berwick Primary School and St Michael's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Berwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berwick Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's School has 15.3.
How do Berwick Primary School and St Michael's School rank in VIC?
Berwick Primary School is 480th of 1,290 and St Michael's School is 477th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.