St Bernard's College
Essendon, Victoria · Catholic · Boys · Year 7 to Year 12
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Highly Capable tier
a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework
S360 score: 63.9%
St Bernard's College is a boys', Catholic, Large school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Essendon, Victoria. It sits in the Highly Capable tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Trusted tier. It ranks 10th among Catholic boys schools in Victoria.
Schools360 scoring overview
The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.
National median: 71.7%
National median: 78.3%
National median: 76.7%
National median: 80.0%
National median: 75.0%
Schools360 scoring factors
Academic Excellence
Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.
Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.
Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.
Student Wellbeing
Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.
Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.
Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.
Learning Opportunities
Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.
Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.
Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.
Learning Environment
Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.
Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.
Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.
Institutional Excellence
Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.
Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.
Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.
Key information
- Affiliation
- Catholic
- Year range
- Year 7 to Year 12
- Gender
- Boys
- Boarding
- No
- Total enrolments
- 1,555
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
- Location
- Essendon, Victoria
ICSEA
Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.
Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
NAPLAN
Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.
2025 NAPLAN results
| Year level | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar and Punctuation | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | 553(-13) | 566(-3) | 547(-13) | 544(-25) | 576(0) |
| Year 9 | 577(-19) | 596(-15) | 568(-18) | 563(-31) | 595(-10) |
- Year level
- Year 7
- Reading
- 553(-13)
- Writing
- 566(-3)
- Spelling
- 547(-13)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 544(-25)
- Numeracy
- 576(0)
- Year level
- Year 9
- Reading
- 577(-19)
- Writing
- 596(-15)
- Spelling
- 568(-18)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 563(-31)
- Numeracy
- 595(-10)
Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
Senior secondary results
Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.
2025
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 31 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 8.4% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 31
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 8.4%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
2024
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 31 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 8.0% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 31
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 8.0%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
2023
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median VCE study score | 30 |
| Study scores 40 and over | 5.6% |
- Result
- Median VCE study score
- Figure
- 30
- Result
- Study scores 40 and over
- Figure
- 5.6%
Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.
2026 fees
All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.
| Year level | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | $12,077 |
| Year 8 | $12,077 |
| Year 9 | $12,870 |
| Year 10 | $12,870 |
| Year 11 | $12,870 |
| Year 12 | $12,870 |
- Local day students fees, 2026
- Year level
- Year 7
- Annual fee
- $12,077
- Year level
- Year 8
- Annual fee
- $12,077
- Year level
- Year 9
- Annual fee
- $12,870
- Year level
- Year 10
- Annual fee
- $12,870
- Year level
- Year 11
- Annual fee
- $12,870
- Year level
- Year 12
- Annual fee
- $12,870
Additional information on fees
Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.
Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.
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Common questions
What year levels does St Bernard's College teach?
St Bernard's College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.
Is St Bernard's College a boys, girls or co-ed school?
St Bernard's College is a Boys school.
What sector is St Bernard's College in?
St Bernard's College is classified as Catholic.
Does St Bernard's College offer boarding?
No, St Bernard's College does not offer boarding.
How many students attend St Bernard's College?
St Bernard's College has 1,555 students.
What is the student to teacher ratio at St Bernard's College?
St Bernard's College's student to teacher ratio is 12.6 to 1.
What Schools360 tier does St Bernard's College sit in?
St Bernard's College sits in the Highly Capable tier, a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework.
What is St Bernard's College's strongest area on Schools360?
St Bernard's College's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Trusted tier.
Where does St Bernard's College rank?
St Bernard's College ranks 10th among Catholic boys schools in Victoria.
Where is St Bernard's College located?
St Bernard's College is located in Essendon, Victoria.