St Bernard's School
St Bernard's School is a Catholic primary school in Bacchus Marsh, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1035, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 328 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Bernard's School compares
By ICSEA, St Bernard's School ranks 742nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bacchus Marsh Primary School, a government 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 Bernard's School scores 1035, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Bernard's 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 Bacchus Marsh
St Bernard's School is located in Bacchus Marsh, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,508/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 7,808.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bacchus Marsh suburb profileSchools near St Bernard's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Bernard's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacchus Marsh Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bacchus Marsh | 0.7 km | 1008 | 27 lower | 776 |
| Indie School (Bacchus Marsh)Independent Secondary · Bacchus Marsh | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Bacchus Marsh CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bacchus Marsh | 1.5 km | 966 | 69 lower | 987 |
| Darley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Darley | 1.9 km | 988 | 47 lower | 505 |
| Bacchus Marsh GrammarIndependent Combined · Bacchus Marsh | 2.0 km | 1115 | 80 higher | 3,826 |
| Pentland Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bacchus Marsh | 2.1 km | 1009 | 26 lower | 556 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Bernard's School a government school?
No, St Bernard's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Bernard's School offer?
St Bernard's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Bernard's School's ICSEA score?
St Bernard's School has an ICSEA score of 1035, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Bernard's School?
St Bernard's School has 328 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Bernard's School?
The nearest schools to St Bernard's School are Bacchus Marsh Primary School (0.7 km), Indie School (Bacchus Marsh) (0.9 km), Bacchus Marsh College (1.5 km).
Where is St Bernard's School located?
St Bernard's School is located in Bacchus Marsh, VIC 3340. Visit the school website at http://www.sbbacchusmarsh.catholic.edu.au.