Academy of Mary Immaculate vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 406 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Mary Immaculate
Fitzroy · Catholic high school · 7-12
612 students · ICSEA 1079
Sacred Heart School
Fitzroy · Catholic primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Academy of Mary Immaculate Fitzroy VIC | Sacred Heart School Fitzroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 348 | #1159 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #332 of 1,472 | #3745 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 612 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 612 / 0 | 62 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 120 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fitzroy 3065 | Fitzroy 3065 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.academy.vic.edu.au | www.shsfitzroy.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 35.4).
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.8).
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate is the larger school with 612 students compared with 152.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -9%).
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 Academy of Mary Immaculate better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Academy of Mary Immaculate ranks higher (67.8 vs 35.4 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 Academy of Mary Immaculate and Sacred Heart School?
About 406 m in a straight line, between Fitzroy and Fitzroy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Academy of Mary Immaculate has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 8.6.
How do Academy of Mary Immaculate and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Academy of Mary Immaculate is 112th of 348 and Sacred Heart School is 1159th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.