Key Information
Staff
17 Teaching
5 Non Teaching
Fees
Individual student levy $535 / Family Fee $1975 (Primary)
Languages
Italian
About our school

Where you are known
St Bernard’s is a ¶¶ÒõÆÆ½â Primary School providing a quality affordable ¶¶ÒõÆÆ½â Education for children in the Coburg area.
Our school is characterised by Gospel values which are central to our community. Our school motto, “Love Serves” forms the cornerstone of the school and permeates all that we are.
Our School community garden is a wonderful asset for our students and families.
The fruit, vegetable and herb garden allows many varied learning opportunities for our students and is a social hub for families.
Our student ‘Green Team’ work in the garden whilst all students have the opportunity to visit, work and play.
St Bernard’s ¶¶ÒõÆÆ½â Primary School is located within the local community of Coburg, less than 10km form the Melbourne CBD ensures easy access to public transport allowing us to access a range of activities to support learning. Our location is close to Sydney Road, Bell Street, Merri Creek, Coburg Lake, local libraries and sporting facilities ensuring our students can experience a range of learning opportunities outside of our school.
Please contact our administration team to make an appointment to experience a personalised tour with our Principal.
Principal's Message
St Bernard’s is a co-educational Primary School situated in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, with an enrolment of 152, divided into eight class groups.
We have specialist programs in Digitech, L.O.T.E. (Italian), Physical Education and Music, with Leaders of R.E, Learning, Numeracy, Literacy, Wellbeing and Diversity.
St Bernard’s Primary School promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all students and young people and will take active steps to protect them against abuse.
The Staff at St Bernard’s work collaboratively to facilitate learning success for all
Joanne Doherty
Principal
Quick Facts
- Evidence-based learning programs – Our staff use multiple data sources to target point of need
- Relationships and a personal approach – Small class groupings. Staff are accessible and approachable
- Innovation – Staff are continually working to improve and enhance pedagogical practice
- Contemporary partnerships – Our educational philosophy is based on the latest research and evidence of how successful schools operate
- Diverse and rich community – Our ¶¶ÒõÆÆ½â community welcomes a rich diversity of cultures
- Location – Our school is set in a quiet cul-de-sac of Coburg
- Opportunities for more – We offer our whole school camp program, lunchtime clubs, private music lessons and onsite OSHC and Vacation Care
- The Future – We seek to mould globally aware and responsible citizens