Sacred Heart Primary School vs Wagga Wagga Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Wagga Wagga Christian College
Wagga Wagga · Independent combined · K-12
563 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Kooringal NSW | Wagga Wagga Christian College Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #684 of 1,619 | #226 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2080 of 4,908 | #741 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 338 | 563 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 180 | 271 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 28.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kooringal 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | web.shkww.catholic.edu.au | www.wwcc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 45.9).
- •Wagga Wagga Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •Wagga Wagga Christian College is the larger school with 563 students compared with 338.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 0%).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic school while Wagga Wagga Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Wagga Wagga Christian College?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 45.9 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 Wagga Wagga Christian College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kooringal and Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga Christian College has 12.7.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and Wagga Wagga Christian College rank in NSW?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 684th of 1,619 and Wagga Wagga Christian College is 226th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.