Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
Lenah Valley · Catholic primary · Prep-6
195 students · ICSEA 1033
Sacred Heart College
New Town · Catholic combined · Prep-10
934 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School Lenah Valley TAS | Sacred Heart College New Town TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 132 | #24 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1698 of 4,908 | #757 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 195 | 934 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 107 | 480 / 454 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 74.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 49.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Lenah Valley 7008 | New Town 7008 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ihms.tas.edu.au | www.shc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 45.4).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.0).
- •Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 934 students compared with 195.
- •Sacred Heart College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -3%).
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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School better than Sacred Heart College?
On the Success Index, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School ranks higher (62.5 vs 45.4 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School and Sacred Heart College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lenah Valley and New Town in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart College has 12.5.
How do Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School and Sacred Heart College rank in TAS?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School is 22nd of 132 and Sacred Heart College is 24th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.