Our Lady of the Nativity School vs St Bernard's College
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.
Our Lady of the Nativity School
Aberfeldie · Catholic primary · Prep-6
364 students · ICSEA 1111
St Bernard's College
Essendon · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,567 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Our Lady of the Nativity School Aberfeldie VIC | St Bernard's College Essendon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #324 of 1,290 | #53 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #726 of 4,908 | #124 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 364 | 1,567 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 200 | 0 / 1,567 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 277 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 247 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 8.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 121.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 59.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Aberfeldie 3040 | Essendon 3040 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olnaberfeldie.catholic.edu.au | www.sbc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's College scores higher on the Success Index (76.6 vs 73.1).
- •Our Lady of the Nativity School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bernard's College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.6).
- •St Bernard's College is the larger school with 1,567 students compared with 364.
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 Our Lady of the Nativity School better than St Bernard's College?
On the Success Index, St Bernard's College ranks higher (76.6 vs 73.1 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 Our Lady of the Nativity School and St Bernard's College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Aberfeldie and Essendon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Nativity School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernard's College has 12.9.
How do Our Lady of the Nativity School and St Bernard's College rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Nativity School is 324th of 1,290 and St Bernard's College is 53rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.