Sacred Heart Primary School vs St Jude's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Primary School
Pearce · Catholic primary · K-6
210 students · ICSEA 1131
St Jude's Primary School
Holder · Catholic primary · K-6
425 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Pearce ACT | St Jude's Primary School Holder ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 80 | #25 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #171 of 4,908 | #503 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 210 | 425 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 103 | 234 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Pearce 2607 | Holder 2611 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sacredhps.act.edu.au | www.stjudesps.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 75.4).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.7).
- •St Jude's Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 210.
- •St Jude's Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -7%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sacred Heart Primary School better than St Jude's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 75.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Sacred Heart Primary School and St Jude's Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Pearce and Holder in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Jude's Primary School has 17.7.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and St Jude's Primary School rank in ACT?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 6th of 80 and St Jude's Primary School is 25th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.