St Bernard's Catholic Primary School

As a neighbour of the school, I can't comment on the quality of education, but I can comment on the behaviour of the students around the school oval. When a ball goes over the fence, students routinely scream at passers-by to get it for them, with no “please” and often with rude comments. It has become so unpleasant that neighbours actively avoid walking along the street when the children are outside. The school has been contacted about this behaviour, but nothing has changed. If you're happy for your child to attend a school that appears to foster this kind of bratty, disrespectful behaviour, then send them here.

St. Bernard's claims "where you are known" is a cruel irony. This school has transformed from a once-supportive environment to a toxic institution that systematically fails neurodivergent students and their families. Key Issues included; -Complete breakdown of learning diversity support -Outdated, harmful teaching practices -Dismissive leadership -Lack of genuine inclusivity -Hostile environment for diverse students The current Learning Diversity Officer demonstrates a profound misunderstanding of neurodivergence, actively undermining student potential. Teachers who truly understood student needs have fled, leaving behind a shell of an educational institution more concerned with appearances than actual student well-being. The principal's indifference is particularly alarming. When concerned parents raise legitimate issues about student support, they are met with bureaucratic silence. The school's approach to Individual Education Plans is not just inadequate, it's destructive. Recommendation: Avoid St. Bernard's unless your child fits a narrow, privileged demographic. This is not a school; it's a cautionary tale of institutional failure. Rating: 1/5 stars