Galen Catholic College vs St Bernard's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 975 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galen Catholic College
Wangaratta · Catholic high school · 7-12
973 students · ICSEA 1035
St Bernard's School
Wangaratta · Catholic primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Galen Catholic College Wangaratta VIC | St Bernard's School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 348 | #569 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #474 of 1,472 | #1597 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 973 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 495 / 478 | 177 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 141 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.9 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.0 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3677 | Wangaratta 3677 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.galen.vic.edu.au | www.sbwangaratta.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 61.7).
- •St Bernard's School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galen Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.8).
- •Galen Catholic College is the larger school with 973 students compared with 356.
- •St Bernard's School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -15%).
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 Galen Catholic College better than St Bernard's School?
On the Success Index, St Bernard's School ranks higher (63.6 vs 61.7 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 Galen Catholic College and St Bernard's School?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Wangaratta and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galen Catholic College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernard's School has 11.8.
How do Galen Catholic College and St Bernard's School rank in VIC?
Galen Catholic College is 150th of 348 and St Bernard's School is 569th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.