The John Berne School
Special school in Lewisham, NSW
About The John Berne School
The John Berne School is a independent special school located in Lewisham, Sydney's North Shore. The school offers education for students from U.
With 45 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1038 (63th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Lewisham, NSW 2049
- Website www.thejohnberneschool.org
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School Details
- Type Independent
- Level Special (U)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 45 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 10 (9.8 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 11 (9.2 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1038 (63th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 18%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 39 (87%)
Girls: 6 (13%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 11%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 89%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 18%
Lower 20%
Upper 29%
Top 32%