St Bernard's School vs Wangaratta District Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 576 m 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
Wangaratta District Specialist School
Wangaratta · Government special · U
171 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | St Bernard's School Wangaratta VIC | Wangaratta District Specialist School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #569 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1597 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 356 | 171 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 179 | 56 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 36.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 50.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 15% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3677 | Wangaratta 3676 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sbwangaratta.catholic.edu.au | www.wangarattass.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wangaratta District Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 11.8).
- •St Bernard's School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 171.
- •Wangaratta District Specialist School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -9%).
- •St Bernard's School is a catholic school while Wangaratta District Specialist 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Bernard's School better than Wangaratta District Specialist School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Bernard's School and Wangaratta District Specialist School?
About 576 m in a straight line, between Wangaratta and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bernard's School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wangaratta District Specialist School has 4.7.
How do St Bernard's School and Wangaratta District Specialist School rank in VIC?
St Bernard's School is 569th of 1,290 and Wangaratta District Specialist School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.