Carlton Gardens Primary School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 792 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Gardens Primary School
Carlton · Government primary · Prep-6
435 students · ICSEA 1133
Sacred Heart School
Fitzroy · Catholic primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Carlton Gardens Primary School Carlton VIC | Sacred Heart School Fitzroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #185 of 1,290 | #1159 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #354 of 4,908 | #3745 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 435 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 220 | 62 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Carlton 3053 | Fitzroy 3065 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carltongardens.vic.edu.au | www.shsfitzroy.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carlton Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.6 vs 35.4).
- •Carlton Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.5).
- •Carlton Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 152.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -3%).
- •Carlton Gardens Primary School is a government 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 Carlton Gardens Primary School better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Carlton Gardens Primary School ranks higher (77.6 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 Carlton Gardens Primary School and Sacred Heart School?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Carlton and Fitzroy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlton Gardens Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 8.6.
How do Carlton Gardens Primary School and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Carlton Gardens Primary School is 185th of 1,290 and Sacred Heart School is 1159th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.