St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Botany, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1119, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 287 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
Botany NSW 2019. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Bernard's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Bernard's Catholic Primary School ranks 232nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 33 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Botany Public School, a government primary school 0.6 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 Bernard's Catholic Primary School scores 1119, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Bernard's Catholic 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.
About Botany
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is located in Botany, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,373/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 12,960.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Botany suburb profileSchools near St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Bernard's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botany Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Botany | 0.6 km | 1062 | 57 lower | 232 |
| Banksmeadow Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Botany | 1.1 km | 1032 | 87 lower | 268 |
| Pagewood Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Botany | 1.3 km | 1085 | 34 lower | 207 |
| J J Cahill Memorial High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mascot | 2.0 km | 987 | 132 lower | 298 |
| Mascot Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mascot | 2.0 km | 1035 | 84 lower | 397 |
| St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mascot | 2.2 km | 1089 | 30 lower | 608 |
| Corpus Christi College MaroubraCatholic Secondary · Maroubra | 2.7 km | 1043 | 76 lower | 755 |
| Gardeners Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rosebery | 2.8 km | 1058 | 61 lower | 393 |
| Matraville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Matraville | 2.9 km | 1046 | 73 lower | 222 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Bernard's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Bernard's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Bernard's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1119, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Bernard's Catholic Primary School?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School has 287 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Bernard's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Bernard's Catholic Primary School are Botany Public School (0.6 km), Banksmeadow Public School (1.1 km), Pagewood Public School (1.3 km).
Where is St Bernard's Catholic Primary School located?
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School is located in Botany, NSW 2019. Visit the school website at https://stbbotany.syd.catholic.edu.au.