Top 100 VIC Private
St Bernard's College
Essendon West
, Melbourne
41 Rosehill Rd, Essendon West VIC 3040, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
75.34
AU Guide Score
Top 24%
31
VCE Median Score
Top 28%
8.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 25%
312
VCE Students
Top 15%
Academic
58.6/80.0
Good
Uni Focus
7.5/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.2/5.0
Medium
Senior Secondary Completion and Achievement data source: Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The VCAA is not associated with the AU Guide and does not endorse any of the views or recommendations of the AU Guide. The VCAA's assessment data for a given year cannot be used to predict results for schools or students in subsequent years. Each year's assessment results will vary due to different assessments being used and different populations of students participating in the assessment.
Essendon West Community & Property
Population
1,559
Total Population
1,520
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
3,592
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
27.0%
Aust
25.5%
English
18.5%
Italian
12.8%
Irish
Property Prices
$1.5M
House Median
+113.0%
10yr Growth
$865K
Unit Median
Weekly Rent
$663
3BR House
$600
2BR House
$670
3BR Unit
$520
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
St Bernard's College is a private boys' school located in Essendon West, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne. The school serves students from Years 7 to 12 and currently has approximately 1,600 enrolled students. As a private institution, the school fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 31, with 8.40% of students achieving scores above 40. The school ranks within the top 100 in AU Guide's Victorian private school academic rankings. Taking into account academic standards, Chinese population ratio, community safety, and other factors, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 74.50 points.
The school is situated in the Essendon area, which has a good community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 21,240 people, including 930 Chinese residents, representing 4.40% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (26.60%), Australian (23.68%), Italian (16.31%), Irish (13.63%), and Scottish (8.24%). Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Essendon has a crime rate of 5,551 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area.
In terms of the local real estate market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $1.5 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 31, with 8.40% of students achieving scores above 40. The school ranks within the top 100 in AU Guide's Victorian private school academic rankings. Taking into account academic standards, Chinese population ratio, community safety, and other factors, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 74.50 points.
The school is situated in the Essendon area, which has a good community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 21,240 people, including 930 Chinese residents, representing 4.40% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (26.60%), Australian (23.68%), Italian (16.31%), Irish (13.63%), and Scottish (8.24%). Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Essendon has a crime rate of 5,551 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area.
In terms of the local real estate market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $1.5 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, St Bernard's College achieved a median VCE study score of 31 and 8.40% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 75.34/100.
St Bernard's College is an independent school located in ESSENDON WEST. It is a boys-only school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1600 students enrolled. Independent schools have tuition fees and popular schools often have waiting lists. We recommend contacting the school early to understand the application process.
St Bernard's College is located in ESSENDON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 21,240. The population density is 3,449 per km². The main ancestries are: English (26.60%), Aust (23.68%), Italian (16.31%), Irish (13.63%), Scottish (8.24%).
St Bernard's College is located in ESSENDON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ESSENDON has a crime rate of 5,551 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
St Bernard's College is located in ESSENDON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.5M and the median unit price is $575K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $660/week, 2-bedroom house $600/week, 3-bedroom unit $670/week, 2-bedroom unit $520/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025