St Bernard's School vs St Francis Xavier School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 226 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's School
Wangaratta · Catholic primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1042
St Francis Xavier School
Frankston · Catholic primary · Prep-6
155 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | St Bernard's School Wangaratta VIC | St Francis Xavier School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #569 of 1,290 | #642 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1597 of 4,908 | #1890 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 356 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 179 | 76 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3677 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sbwangaratta.catholic.edu.au | www.sfxfrankston.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 60.5).
- •St Bernard's School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •St Bernard's School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 155.
- •St Francis Xavier School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -9%).
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 Francis Xavier School?
On the Success Index, St Bernard's School ranks higher (63.6 vs 60.5 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 Francis Xavier School?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Wangaratta and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bernard's School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier School has 12.5.
How do St Bernard's School and St Francis Xavier School rank in VIC?
St Bernard's School is 569th of 1,290 and St Francis Xavier School is 642nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.