Sacred Heart Primary School vs St Kieran's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1029 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Primary School
Cunnamulla · Catholic primary · Prep-6
75 students · ICSEA 873
St Kieran's Catholic School
Mount Isa · Catholic primary · Prep-6
140 students · ICSEA 858
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Cunnamulla QLD | St Kieran's Catholic School Mount Isa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #744 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4747 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 75 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 39 | 74 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 873 | 858 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 47% | 50% |
| Suburb | Cunnamulla 4490 | Mount Isa 4825 |
| Council area | Paroo | Mount Isa |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.cunnamulla.catholic.edu.au/ | www.skmtsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.3 vs 20.6).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (873 vs 858), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.5).
- •St Kieran's Catholic School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 75.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% 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 St Kieran's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (27.3 vs 20.6 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 St Kieran's Catholic School?
About 1029 km in a straight line, between Cunnamulla and Mount Isa in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kieran's Catholic School has 10.5.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and St Kieran's Catholic School rank in QLD?
Sacred Heart Primary School is unranked and St Kieran's Catholic School is 744th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.