Sacred Heart Primary School vs Shorncliffe State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
Shorncliffe State School
Shorncliffe · Government primary · Prep-6
344 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Sandgate QLD | Shorncliffe State School Shorncliffe QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 804 | #79 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1853 of 4,908 | #864 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 187 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 68 | 179 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sandgate 4017 | Shorncliffe 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shssandgate.qld.edu.au | shorncliffess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Shorncliffe State School scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 60.9).
- •Shorncliffe State School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.8).
- •Shorncliffe State School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 187.
- •Shorncliffe State School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -14%).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic school while Shorncliffe 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 Shorncliffe State School?
On the Success Index, Shorncliffe State School ranks higher (71.6 vs 60.9 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 Primary School and Shorncliffe State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sandgate and Shorncliffe in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shorncliffe State School has 15.8.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and Shorncliffe State School rank in QLD?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 203rd of 804 and Shorncliffe State School is 79th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.