Sacred Heart Primary School vs Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 216 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Primary School
Kooringal · Catholic primary · K-6
338 students · ICSEA 1033
Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School
Goulburn · Catholic primary · K-6
366 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Kooringal NSW | Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School Goulburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #684 of 1,619 | #717 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2080 of 4,908 | #2183 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 338 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 180 | 193 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Kooringal 2650 | Goulburn 2580 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Goulburn Mulwaree |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | web.shkww.catholic.edu.au | www.sppg.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 56.8).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.1).
- •Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 338.
- •Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 14%).
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 Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 56.8 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 Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Kooringal and Goulburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School has 17.1.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School rank in NSW?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 684th of 1,619 and Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School is 717th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.