Sacred Heart Primary School vs St Patrick's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 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 Patrick's College
Shorncliffe · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,410 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Sandgate QLD | St Patrick's College Shorncliffe QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 804 | #70 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1853 of 4,908 | #380 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 187 | 1,410 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 68 | 0 / 1,410 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 205 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 190 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 114.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 63.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Sandgate 4017 | Shorncliffe 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shssandgate.qld.edu.au | www.stpatricks.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's College scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 60.9).
- •St Patrick's College has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.5).
- •St Patrick's College is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 187.
- •St Patrick's College has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Patrick's College?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's College ranks higher (64.5 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 Patrick's College?
About 1.7 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 St Patrick's College has 12.3.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and St Patrick's College rank in QLD?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 203rd of 804 and St Patrick's College is 70th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.