SA · Catholic Primary
St Bernadette's School
St Marys 5042 · R-6
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.
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 Context
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports College South Australia - Mitchell Park CampusIndependent Secondary · Mitchell Park | 1.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Clovelly Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Clovelly Park | 1.1 km | 1038 | 47 lower | 222 |
| Sacred Heart College - Champagnat CampusCatholic Combined · Mitchell Park | 1.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| 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 |
| Marion Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Marion | 1.9 km | 1032 | 53 lower | 149 |
| Suneden Specialist SchoolIndependent Combined · Mitchell Park | 1.9 km | 1065 | 20 lower | 72 |
| St Therese SchoolCatholic Primary · Colonel Light Gardens | 2.1 km | 1087 | 2 higher | 172 |
| Westminster SchoolIndependent Combined · Marion | 2.1 km | 1139 | 54 higher | 1,401 |
| SA School and Services for Vision ImpairedGovernment Primary · Park Holme | 2.3 km | 965 | 120 lower | 20 |
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/.