Ashby Primary School vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashby Primary School
Geelong West · Government primary · Prep-6
259 students · ICSEA 1059
Sacred Heart College
Newtown · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,450 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Ashby Primary School Geelong West VIC | Sacred Heart College Newtown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #306 of 1,290 | #79 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #678 of 4,908 | #188 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 259 | 1,450 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 130 | 1,450 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 257 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 241 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 109.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 72.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Geelong West 3218 | Newtown 3220 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ashbyps.vic.edu.au/Ashby/Ashby_Primary_School.html | www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.5 vs 73.9).
- •Sacred Heart College has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 259.
- •Ashby Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -3%).
- •Ashby Primary School is a government school while Sacred Heart College 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 Ashby Primary School better than Sacred Heart College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashby Primary School and Sacred Heart College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Geelong West and Newtown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashby Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart College has 13.3.
How do Ashby Primary School and Sacred Heart College rank in VIC?
Ashby Primary School is 306th of 1,290 and Sacred Heart College is 79th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.