Sacred Heart Catholic School vs Ulverstone Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Ulverstone · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 1003
Ulverstone Secondary College
Ulverstone · Government high school · 7-12
504 students · ICSEA 915
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic School Ulverstone TAS | Ulverstone Secondary College Ulverstone TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 132 | #34 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #2703 of 4,908 | #1364 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 246 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 123 | 236 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 96 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 915 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 16% |
| Suburb | Ulverstone 7315 | Ulverstone 7315 |
| Council area | Central Coast (Tas.) | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.shu.tas.edu.au | ulverstonesc.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 22.9).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 915), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ulverstone Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.5).
- •Ulverstone Secondary College is the larger school with 504 students compared with 246.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -18%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is a catholic school while Ulverstone Secondary College is a government 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School better than Ulverstone Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks higher (49.8 vs 22.9 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 Catholic School and Ulverstone Secondary College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ulverstone and Ulverstone in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Catholic School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ulverstone Secondary College has 11.3.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic School and Ulverstone Secondary College rank in TAS?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is 47th of 132 and Ulverstone Secondary College is 34th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.