St Bernadette's School
St Bernadette's School is a Catholic primary school in St Marys, SA offering R-6. With an ICSEA score of 1085, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 205 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 76% have a language background other than English.
St Marys SA 5042. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Bernadette's School compares
By ICSEA, St Bernadette's School ranks 80th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sports College South Australia - Mitchell Park Campus, an independent secondary school 1.1 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 School scores 1085, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Bernadette'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.
Schools near St Bernadette's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Bernadette's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovelly Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clovelly Park | 1.1 km | 1038 | 47 lower | 222 |
| Hamilton Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mitchell Park | 1.5 km | 994 | 91 lower | 609 |
| Springbank Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pasadena | 1.6 km | 1021 | 64 lower | 249 |
| Suneden Specialist SchoolIndependent Combined · Mitchell Park | 1.9 km | 1065 | 20 lower | 72 |
| Westminster SchoolIndependent Combined · Marion | 2.1 km | 1139 | 54 higher | 1,401 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Bernadette's School a government school?
No, St Bernadette's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Bernadette's School offer?
St Bernadette's School offers R-6.
What is St Bernadette's School's ICSEA score?
St Bernadette's School has an ICSEA score of 1085, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Bernadette's School?
St Bernadette's School has 205 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Bernadette's School?
The nearest schools to St Bernadette's School are Sports College South Australia - Mitchell Park Campus (1.1 km), Clovelly Park Primary School (1.1 km), Sacred Heart College - Champagnat Campus (1.2 km).
Where is St Bernadette's School located?
St Bernadette's School is located in St Marys, SA 5042. Visit the school website at http://www.stberna.catholic.edu.au/.