Sacred Heart Primary School vs Sandgate District State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Primary School
Sandgate · Catholic primary · Prep-6
187 students · ICSEA 1063
Sandgate District State High School
Deagon · Government high school · 7-12
993 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Sandgate QLD | Sandgate District State High School Deagon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 804 | #105 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1853 of 4,908 | #711 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 187 | 993 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 68 | 486 / 507 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 187 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 83.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 33.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Sandgate 4017 | Deagon 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shssandgate.qld.edu.au | sandgatedistrictshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.9 vs 51.4).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sandgate District State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •Sandgate District State High School is the larger school with 993 students compared with 187.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic school while Sandgate District State High 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 Sandgate District State High School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 51.4 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 Sandgate District State High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sandgate and Deagon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandgate District State High School has 11.9.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and Sandgate District State High School rank in QLD?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 203rd of 804 and Sandgate District State High School is 105th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.