Ivanhoe Grammar School vs St Bernadette's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ivanhoe Grammar School
Ivanhoe · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,500 students · ICSEA 1169
St Bernadette's School
Ivanhoe · Catholic primary · Prep-6
191 students · ICSEA 1149
| Measure | Ivanhoe Grammar School Ivanhoe VIC | St Bernadette's School Ivanhoe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 239 | #87 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #34 of 1,259 | #146 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,500 | 191 |
| Girls / boys | 1,116 / 1,384 | 111 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 339 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 319 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 21.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1169 | 1149 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 239.7 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 122.6 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ivanhoe 3079 | Ivanhoe 3079 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ivanhoe.com.au | www.sbivanhoe.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ivanhoe Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (85.8 vs 81.1).
- •Ivanhoe Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1149), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ivanhoe Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.6).
- •Ivanhoe Grammar School is the larger school with 2,500 students compared with 191.
- •Ivanhoe Grammar School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -20%).
- •Ivanhoe Grammar School is a independent school while St Bernadette'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 Ivanhoe Grammar School better than St Bernadette's School?
On the Success Index, Ivanhoe Grammar School ranks higher (85.8 vs 81.1 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 Ivanhoe Grammar School and St Bernadette's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ivanhoe and Ivanhoe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ivanhoe Grammar School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernadette's School has 12.6.
How do Ivanhoe Grammar School and St Bernadette's School rank in VIC?
Ivanhoe Grammar School is 20th of 239 and St Bernadette's School is 87th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.