St Bernadette's School vs Sunshine Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 311 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette's School
Sunshine North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1005
Sunshine Christian School
Sunshine North · Independent primary · Prep-6
94 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | St Bernadette's School Sunshine North VIC | Sunshine Christian School Sunshine North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #742 of 1,290 | #1211 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2216 of 4,908 | #4039 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 333 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 163 | 53 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sunshine North 3020 | Sunshine North 3020 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stbsunshinenth.catholic.edu.au | www.scs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's School scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 31.2).
- •St Bernadette's School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bernadette's School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 94.
- •Sunshine Christian School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -6%).
- •St Bernadette's School is a catholic school while Sunshine Christian School is an independent 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 St Bernadette's School better than Sunshine Christian School?
On the Success Index, St Bernadette's School ranks higher (56.5 vs 31.2 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 School and Sunshine Christian School?
About 311 m in a straight line, between Sunshine North and Sunshine North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bernadette's School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine Christian School has 12.9.
How do St Bernadette's School and Sunshine Christian School rank in VIC?
St Bernadette's School is 742nd of 1,290 and Sunshine Christian School is 1211th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.