Sacred Heart Primary School vs St Bernard's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 26 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
St Bernard's School
Upper Mount Gravatt · Catholic primary · Prep-6
181 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Sandgate QLD | St Bernard's School Upper Mount Gravatt QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 804 | #168 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1853 of 4,908 | #1660 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 187 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 68 | 80 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sandgate 4017 | Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shssandgate.qld.edu.au | www.stbernards.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's School scores higher on the Success Index (62.9 vs 60.9).
- •St Bernard's School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bernard's School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.5).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 181.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -42%).
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 Bernard's School?
On the Success Index, St Bernard's School ranks higher (62.9 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 St Bernard's School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Sandgate and Upper Mount Gravatt in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernard's School has 12.5.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and St Bernard's School rank in QLD?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 203rd of 804 and St Bernard's School is 168th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.