St Catherine's Primary School vs Turrun Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's Primary School
Berwick · Catholic primary · Prep-6
601 students · ICSEA 1108
Turrun Primary School
Clyde North · Government primary · Prep-6
203 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | St Catherine's Primary School Berwick VIC | Turrun Primary School Clyde North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 1,290 | #367 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #543 of 4,908 | #868 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 601 | 203 |
| Girls / boys | 307 / 294 | 105 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Berwick 3806 | Clyde North 3978 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stcberwick.catholic.edu.au | turrunps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.9 vs 71.6).
- •St Catherine's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Turrun Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.3).
- •St Catherine's Primary School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 203.
- •St Catherine's Primary School is a catholic school while Turrun Primary 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 Catherine's Primary School better than Turrun Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's Primary School ranks higher (74.9 vs 71.6 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 Catherine's Primary School and Turrun Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Clyde North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Catherine's Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Turrun Primary School has 11.5.
How do St Catherine's Primary School and Turrun Primary School rank in VIC?
St Catherine's Primary School is 260th of 1,290 and Turrun Primary School is 367th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.