Sacred Heart Primary School vs Tocumwal Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 637 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Primary School
Tocumwal · Catholic primary · K-6
20 students · ICSEA 993
Tocumwal Public School
Tocumwal · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Tocumwal NSW | Tocumwal Public School Tocumwal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #962 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2977 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 20 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 9 | 72 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Tocumwal 2714 | Tocumwal 2714 |
| Council area | Berrigan | Berrigan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | web.shtww.catholic.edu.au | tocumwal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tocumwal Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.3 vs 40.2).
- •Tocumwal Public School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 16.2).
- •Tocumwal Public School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 20.
- •Tocumwal Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -44%).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic school while Tocumwal Public School is a government 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 Tocumwal Public School?
On the Success Index, Tocumwal Public School ranks higher (46.3 vs 40.2 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 Tocumwal Public School?
About 637 m in a straight line, between Tocumwal and Tocumwal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tocumwal Public School has 16.2.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and Tocumwal Public School rank in NSW?
Sacred Heart Primary School is unranked and Tocumwal Public School is 962nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.