Sacred Heart Primary School vs Sandgate State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 386 m 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 State School
Sandgate · Government primary · Prep-6
387 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Sandgate QLD | Sandgate State School Sandgate QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 804 | #218 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1853 of 4,908 | #1978 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 187 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 68 | 189 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Sandgate 4017 | Sandgate 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shssandgate.qld.edu.au | sandgatess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.9 vs 59.4).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Sandgate State School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 187.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic school while Sandgate State 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 State School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 59.4 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 State School?
About 386 m in a straight line, between Sandgate and Sandgate 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 State School has 14.3.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and Sandgate State School rank in QLD?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 203rd of 804 and Sandgate State School is 218th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.