Casterton Secondary College vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casterton Secondary College
Casterton · Government high school · 7-12
106 students · ICSEA 960
Sacred Heart School
Casterton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
41 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Casterton Secondary College Casterton VIC | Sacred Heart School Casterton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #993 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 106 | 41 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 44 | 24 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Casterton 3311 | Casterton 3311 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Glenelg |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.castertonsc.vic.edu.au | www.shcasterton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 38.2).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casterton Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 8.5).
- •Casterton Secondary College is the larger school with 106 students compared with 41.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -9%).
- •Casterton Secondary College 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 Casterton Secondary College better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (46.0 vs 38.2 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 Casterton Secondary College and Sacred Heart School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Casterton and Casterton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casterton Secondary College has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 8.5.
How do Casterton Secondary College and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Casterton Secondary College is 288th of 348 and Sacred Heart School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.