Raceview State School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Raceview State School
Raceview · Government primary · Prep-6
679 students · ICSEA 933
Sacred Heart School
Booval · Catholic primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Raceview State School Raceview QLD | Sacred Heart School Booval QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #737 of 804 | #405 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4729 of 4,908 | #3085 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 679 | 548 |
| Girls / boys | 324 / 355 | 295 / 253 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.1 | 31.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 6% |
| Suburb | Raceview 4305 | Booval 4304 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | raceviewss.eq.edu.au | www.shbooval.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (45.0 vs 21.0).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Raceview State School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.4).
- •Raceview State School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 548.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -20%).
- •Raceview State School is a government school while Sacred Heart School is a catholic 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 Raceview State School better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (45.0 vs 21.0 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 Raceview State School and Sacred Heart School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Raceview and Booval in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Raceview State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 17.4.
How do Raceview State School and Sacred Heart School rank in QLD?
Raceview State School is 737th of 804 and Sacred Heart School is 405th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.