St Bernard's College
Is St Bernard's College right for my child?
It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. St Bernard's College is a Catholic secondary school in Essendon, VIC, for Years 7–12. Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.
Essendon, VIC 3040
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2 campuses
- Years
- 7–12
- Secondary
- Students
- 1,567
- ACARA 2025
- Annual fees
- Not published
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A nurturing environment fostering individual strengths and passions for holistic personal development.
The college promotes academic excellence and personal growth through innovative programs, emphasising faith, community engagement, and leadership in a supportive environment for young men. A wide range of extracurricular activities complements the holistic development of each student.
School Overview
Key information about St Bernard's College
| School type | Secondary | Sector | Catholic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year levels | 7–12 | Enrolments | 1,567 |
| Early learning | Not confirmed | Teacher–student ratio | 1:12.9 |
| Gender | All Boys | Principal | Not available |
| Boarding | No | Founded | Not available |
| School type | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Year levels | 7–12 |
| Early learning | Not confirmed |
| Gender | All Boys |
| Boarding | No |
| Sector | Catholic |
|---|---|
| Enrolments | 1,567 |
| Teacher–student ratio | 1:12.9 |
| Principal | Not available |
| Founded | Not available |
Enrolment history
Student composition · 2025
Boys and girls
- Boys
- 1,567
- Girls
- 0
Language background other than English
- Another language at home
- 7%
- English only
- 93%
- Not stated
- 0%
Location
St Bernard's College
41 Rosehill Rd, Essendon West VIC 3040
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VCE Performance
VCE study scores, completions and baccalaureate outcomes for St Bernard's College
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Year | Median VCE Study Score | % of Study Scores 40+ | % Satisfactory VCE Completions | # VCE Baccalaureate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | 8.4% | 100% | 10 |
| 2024 | 31 | 8% | 99% | 9 |
| 2023 | 30 | 5.6% | 100% | 5 |
| 2022 | 31 | 6.3% | 100% | 10 |
| 2021 | 30 | 5.3% | 100% | 10 |
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