Catholic Regional College St Albans vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 158 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Regional College St Albans
St Albans · Catholic high school · 7-10
582 students · ICSEA 932
Sacred Heart School
St Albans · Catholic primary · Prep-6
282 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | Catholic Regional College St Albans St Albans VIC | Sacred Heart School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #316 of 348 | #1065 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1125 of 1,472 | #3376 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 582 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 317 | 142 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.3 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | St Albans 3021 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crcstalbans.catholic.edu.au | www.shstalbans.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 32.5).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (953 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Catholic Regional College St Albans is the larger school with 582 students compared with 282.
- •Catholic Regional College St Albans has grown faster over five years (15% vs -6%).
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 Catholic Regional College St Albans better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (40.7 vs 32.5 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 Catholic Regional College St Albans and Sacred Heart School?
About 158 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic Regional College St Albans has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 10.7.
How do Catholic Regional College St Albans and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Catholic Regional College St Albans is 316th of 348 and Sacred Heart School is 1065th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.