St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Port Kennedy, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 1029, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 408 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Port Kennedy WA 6172. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School ranks 290th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Port Kennedy Primary School, a government primary school 0.2 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 Catholic Primary School scores 1029, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Bernadette'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 Port Kennedy
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is located in Port Kennedy, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,921/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 13,477.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Port Kennedy suburb profileSchools near St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Kennedy Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Kennedy | 0.2 km | 956 | 73 lower | 362 |
| Rockingham Lakes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Kennedy | 1.1 km | 952 | 77 lower | 450 |
| Peel Language Development SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Kennedy | 1.1 km | 935 | 94 lower | 265 |
| Endeavour Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Kennedy | 1.2 km | 957 | 72 lower | 387 |
| Warnbro Community High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Warnbro | 1.8 km | 933 | 96 lower | 815 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School offers PP-6.
What is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1029, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School has 408 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School are Port Kennedy Primary School (0.2 km), Alta-1 College - Stockton Road Campus (1.0 km), Alta-1 College - Bessemer Road Campus (1.1 km).
Where is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School located?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is located in Port Kennedy, WA 6172. Visit the school website at http://www.stbernadettes.wa.edu.au.