Australian Islamic Centre College vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Islamic Centre College
Newport · Independent primary · Prep-6
151 students · ICSEA 1032
Sacred Heart School
Newport · Catholic primary · Prep-6
297 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Australian Islamic Centre College Newport VIC | Sacred Heart School Newport VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #774 of 1,290 | #107 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2321 of 4,908 | #189 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 151 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 78 | 151 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Newport 3015 | Newport 3015 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aicc.vic.edu.au/ | www.shnewport.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (80.0 vs 55.0).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.0).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 151.
- •Australian Islamic Centre College is a independent school while Sacred Heart 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 Australian Islamic Centre College better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (80.0 vs 55.0 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 Australian Islamic Centre College and Sacred Heart School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Newport and Newport in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Islamic Centre College has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 13.0.
How do Australian Islamic Centre College and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Australian Islamic Centre College is 774th of 1,290 and Sacred Heart School is 107th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.