Dominic College vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dominic College
Glenorchy · Catholic combined · Prep-10
1,007 students · ICSEA 1018
Sacred Heart College
New Town · Catholic combined · Prep-10
934 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Dominic College Glenorchy TAS | Sacred Heart College New Town TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 51 | #24 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #739 of 1,259 | #757 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 1,007 | 934 |
| Girls / boys | 521 / 486 | 480 / 454 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.7 | 74.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.6 | 49.7 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Glenorchy 7010 | New Town 7008 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dominic.tas.edu.au | www.shc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.0 vs 45.4).
- •Dominic College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.3).
- •Dominic College is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 934.
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 Dominic College better than Sacred Heart College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dominic College and Sacred Heart College?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Glenorchy and New Town in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dominic College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart College has 12.5.
How do Dominic College and Sacred Heart College rank in TAS?
Dominic College is 23rd of 51 and Sacred Heart College is 24th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.