St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School vs The Basin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 550 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
The Basin · Catholic primary · Prep-6
255 students · ICSEA 1069
The Basin Primary School
The Basin · Government primary · Prep-6
583 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School The Basin VIC | The Basin Primary School The Basin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #412 of 1,290 | #696 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1037 of 4,908 | #2065 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 255 | 583 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 125 | 265 / 318 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 40.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | The Basin 3154 | The Basin 3154 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sbthebasin.catholic.edu.au | www.thebasinps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 58.4).
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Basin Primary School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 255.
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -4%).
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while The Basin Primary School is a government 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School better than The Basin Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 58.4 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 St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and The Basin Primary School?
About 550 m in a straight line, between The Basin and The Basin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Basin Primary School has 14.5.
How do St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and The Basin Primary School rank in VIC?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is 412th of 1,290 and The Basin Primary School is 696th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.