Very small independent Catholic co-ed school in Lewisham, NSW with 45 students.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
The John Berne School has an overall SchoolRank score of 49/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 55/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1038, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at The John Berne School, Year 7 students averaged 542 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 570, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
The John Berne School is a very small independent combined school with approximately 45 students. It offers education for years U. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
The John Berne School has approximate annual tuition fees of $5,390. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 48/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
The John Berne School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 48% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 73%, which is below the national benchmark.
The John Berne School is located in Lewisham, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1038 (63th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.