East Ulverstone Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 434 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Ulverstone Primary School
Ulverstone · Government primary · K-6
241 students · ICSEA 945
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Ulverstone · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | East Ulverstone Primary School Ulverstone TAS | Sacred Heart Catholic School Ulverstone TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 132 | #47 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3907 of 4,908 | #2703 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 241 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 124 | 123 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 15.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 15% |
| Suburb | Ulverstone 7315 | Ulverstone 7315 |
| Council area | Central Coast (Tas.) | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | eastulverstoneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.shu.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 33.1).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Ulverstone Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.5).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 241.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -4%).
- •East Ulverstone Primary School is a government school while Sacred Heart Catholic School is a catholic 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 East Ulverstone Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks higher (49.8 vs 33.1 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 East Ulverstone Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Ulverstone and Ulverstone in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Ulverstone Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Catholic School has 15.5.
How do East Ulverstone Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in TAS?
East Ulverstone Primary School is 86th of 132 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 47th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.