Leighland Christian School vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 732 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leighland Christian School
Ulverstone · Independent combined · Prep-12
636 students · ICSEA 1011
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Ulverstone · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Leighland Christian School Ulverstone TAS | Sacred Heart Catholic School Ulverstone TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 51 | #47 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #781 of 1,259 | #2703 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 636 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 317 | 123 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 15.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.5 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 15% |
| Suburb | Ulverstone 7315 | Ulverstone 7315 |
| Council area | Central Coast (Tas.) | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.leighland.tas.edu.au | www.shu.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 44.3).
- •Leighland Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Leighland Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.5).
- •Leighland Christian School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 246.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 16%).
- •Leighland Christian School is a independent 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 Leighland Christian School better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks higher (49.8 vs 44.3 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 Leighland Christian School and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 732 m in a straight line, between Ulverstone and Ulverstone in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leighland Christian School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Catholic School has 15.5.
How do Leighland Christian School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in TAS?
Leighland Christian School is 25th of 51 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 47th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.