Cathedral College Wangaratta vs St Bernard's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cathedral College Wangaratta
Wangaratta · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,075 students · ICSEA 1084
St Bernard's School
Wangaratta · Catholic primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Cathedral College Wangaratta Wangaratta VIC | St Bernard's School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 239 | #569 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #408 of 1,259 | #1597 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,075 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 566 / 509 | 177 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 99 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.4 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.7 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3677 | Wangaratta 3677 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cathedralcollege.vic.edu.au | www.sbwangaratta.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (62.9 vs 63.6).
- •Cathedral College Wangaratta has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bernard's School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.4).
- •Cathedral College Wangaratta is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 356.
- •Cathedral College Wangaratta has grown faster over five years (6% vs -9%).
- •Cathedral College Wangaratta 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 Cathedral College Wangaratta better than St Bernard'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 Cathedral College Wangaratta and St Bernard's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wangaratta and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cathedral College Wangaratta has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernard's School has 11.8.
How do Cathedral College Wangaratta and St Bernard's School rank in VIC?
Cathedral College Wangaratta is 117th of 239 and St Bernard's School is 569th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.