St Bernard's School vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 21 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 Peter's School
Bentleigh East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
625 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | St Bernard's School Coburg VIC | St Peter's School Bentleigh East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 1,290 | #191 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #227 of 4,908 | #369 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 152 | 625 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 93 | 294 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Bentleigh East 3165 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stbernardscoburg.catholic.edu.au | www.spbentleigheast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's School scores higher on the Success Index (79.4 vs 77.5).
- •St Bernard's School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.7).
- •St Peter's School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 152.
- •St Peter's School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -18%).
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 Peter's School?
On the Success Index, St Bernard's School ranks higher (79.4 vs 77.5 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 Peter's School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Coburg and Bentleigh East 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 Peter's School has 14.7.
How do St Bernard's School and St Peter's School rank in VIC?
St Bernard's School is 128th of 1,290 and St Peter's School is 191st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.