St Bernadette's Primary School
St Bernadette's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Castle Hill, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1145, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 479 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 53% have a language background other than English.
Castle Hill NSW 2154. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Bernadette's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Bernadette's Primary School ranks 111th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hills Adventist College, Castle Hill Campus, an independent primary school 0.7 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Bernadette's Primary School scores 1145, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Bernadette's Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near St Bernadette's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Bernadette's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Castle Hill | 0.8 km | 1128 | 17 lower | 970 |
| Oakhill CollegeIndependent Secondary · Castle Hill | 1.2 km | 1124 | 21 lower | 2,242 |
| Castle Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Castle Hill | 1.3 km | 1121 | 24 lower | 1,845 |
| Oakhill Drive Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Castle Hill | 1.5 km | 1152 | 7 higher | 756 |
| Gilroy Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Castle Hill | 1.7 km | 1096 | 49 lower | 1,307 |
| St Gabriel's School for students with special needsIndependent Combined · Castle Hill | 1.8 km | 1069 | 76 lower | 207 |
| Excelsior Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Castle Hill | 2.2 km | 1150 | 5 higher | 561 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Bernadette's Primary School a government school?
No, St Bernadette's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Bernadette's Primary School offer?
St Bernadette's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Bernadette's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Bernadette's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1145, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Bernadette's Primary School?
St Bernadette's Primary School has 479 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Bernadette's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Bernadette's Primary School are Hills Adventist College, Castle Hill Campus (0.7 km), Castle Hill Public School (0.8 km), Redeemer Baptist School, Castle Hill campus (1.2 km).
Where is St Bernadette's Primary School located?
St Bernadette's Primary School is located in Castle Hill, NSW 2154. Visit the school website at http://www.stbernadetteschill.catholic.edu.au.