Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Northern Territory, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Woodroffe · Catholic primary · T-6
165 students · ICSEA 983
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Humpty Doo · Catholic primary · T-6
107 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Woodroffe NT | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Humpty Doo NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 52 | #21 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #3048 of 4,908 | #3156 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | T-6 | T-6 |
| Students | 165 | 107 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 89 | 52 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 8.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 15% |
| Suburb | Woodroffe 0830 | Humpty Doo 0836 |
| Council area | Palmerston | Litchfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.shpsnt.catholic.edu.au/ | www.sfasnt.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 43.9).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 107.
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -8%).
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 Catholic Primary School better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 43.9 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 Catholic Primary School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Woodroffe and Humpty Doo in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School has 12.6.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School rank in NT?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 20th of 52 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is 21st of 52 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.