Port Kennedy Primary School vs St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 249 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Kennedy Primary School
Port Kennedy · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 956
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Port Kennedy · Catholic primary · PP-6
408 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Port Kennedy Primary School Port Kennedy WA | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Port Kennedy WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #507 of 583 | #284 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4435 of 4,908 | #2611 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 362 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 185 | 214 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Port Kennedy 6172 | Port Kennedy 6172 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | portkennedyps.wa.edu.au/ | www.stbernadettes.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.2 vs 26.0).
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Kennedy Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.7).
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 362.
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -13%).
- •Port Kennedy Primary School is a government school while St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Port Kennedy Primary School better than St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 26.0 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 Port Kennedy Primary School and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
About 249 m in a straight line, between Port Kennedy and Port Kennedy in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Kennedy Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School has 16.7.
How do Port Kennedy Primary School and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Port Kennedy Primary School is 507th of 583 and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is 284th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.