St Bernard's College
St Bernard's College is a Catholic secondary school in Essendon, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1100, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,567 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students have a language background other than English.
Essendon VIC 3040. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Bernard's College compares
By ICSEA, St Bernard's College ranks 52nd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rosehill Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.3 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 College scores 1100, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Bernard's College 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 Essendon
St Bernard's College is located in Essendon, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,132/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 21,240.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Essendon suburb profileSchools near St Bernard's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Bernard's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehill Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Niddrie | 0.3 km | 1027 | 73 lower | 1,109 |
| St John Bosco's SchoolCatholic Primary · Niddrie | 0.8 km | 1108 | 8 higher | 413 |
| Buckley Park CollegeGovernment Secondary · Essendon | 1.3 km | 1088 | 12 lower | 888 |
| Aberfeldie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Essendon | 1.3 km | 1108 | 8 higher | 374 |
| Our Lady of the Nativity SchoolCatholic Primary · Aberfeldie | 1.4 km | 1111 | 11 higher | 364 |
| Essendon Keilor CollegeGovernment Secondary · Keilor East | 1.5 km | 1004 | 96 lower | 697 |
| Ave Maria CollegeCatholic Secondary · Aberfeldie | 1.5 km | 1082 | 18 lower | 826 |
| Essendon North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Essendon North | 1.9 km | 1116 | 16 higher | 629 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Bernard's College a government school?
No, St Bernard's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Bernard's College offer?
St Bernard's College offers 7-12.
What is St Bernard's College's ICSEA score?
St Bernard's College has an ICSEA score of 1100, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Bernard's College?
St Bernard's College has 1,567 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Bernard's College?
The nearest schools to St Bernard's College are Rosehill Secondary College (0.3 km), Niddrie Autistic School (0.7 km), St John Bosco's School (0.8 km).
Where is St Bernard's College located?
St Bernard's College is located in Essendon, VIC 3040. Visit the school website at http://www.sbc.vic.edu.au.