St Bernard's School vs St Margaret Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's School
Coburg · Catholic primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 1121
St Margaret Mary's School
Brunswick North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
66 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | St Bernard's School Coburg VIC | St Margaret Mary's School Brunswick North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #227 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 152 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 93 | 31 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Brunswick North 3056 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stbernardscoburg.catholic.edu.au | www.smmbrunswicknth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's School scores higher on the Success Index (79.4 vs 73.1).
- •St Bernard's School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.0).
- •St Bernard's School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 66.
- •St Bernard's School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -48%).
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 Bernard's School better than St Margaret Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Bernard's School ranks higher (79.4 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 St Bernard's School and St Margaret Mary's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Coburg and Brunswick North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bernard's School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret Mary's School has 9.4.
How do St Bernard's School and St Margaret Mary's School rank in VIC?
St Bernard's School is 128th of 1,290 and St Margaret Mary's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.