Kardinia International College vs St Margaret's Berwick Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 90 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kardinia International College
Bell Post Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,925 students · ICSEA 1155
St Margaret's Berwick Grammar
Berwick · Independent combined · Prep-12
980 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Kardinia International College Bell Post Hill VIC | St Margaret's Berwick Grammar Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 239 | #16 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #92 of 1,259 | #28 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,925 | 980 |
| Girls / boys | 978 / 947 | 593 / 387 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 252 | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | 236 | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 179.3 | 115.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 88.4 | 55.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bell Post Hill 3215 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kardinia.vic.edu.au | www.stmargarets.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Berwick Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (86.5 vs 80.8).
- •St Margaret's Berwick Grammar has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.7).
- •Kardinia International College is the larger school with 1,925 students compared with 980.
- •St Margaret's Berwick Grammar has grown faster over five years (33% vs 5%).
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 Kardinia International College better than St Margaret's Berwick Grammar?
On the Success Index, St Margaret's Berwick Grammar ranks higher (86.5 vs 80.8 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 Kardinia International College and St Margaret's Berwick Grammar?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Bell Post Hill and Berwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kardinia International College has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret's Berwick Grammar has 8.5.
How do Kardinia International College and St Margaret's Berwick Grammar rank in VIC?
Kardinia International College is 38th of 239 and St Margaret's Berwick Grammar is 16th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.