Chaffey Secondary College vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chaffey Secondary College
Mildura · Government high school · 7-10
722 students · ICSEA 878
Sacred Heart School
Mildura · Catholic primary · Prep-6
323 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Chaffey Secondary College Mildura VIC | Sacred Heart School Mildura VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #324 of 348 | #670 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1211 of 1,472 | #1977 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 722 | 323 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 370 | 160 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 187 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mildura 3502 | Mildura 3500 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.chaffeysc.vic.edu.au | www.shmildura.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (59.4 vs 28.9).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chaffey Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •Chaffey Secondary College is the larger school with 722 students compared with 323.
- •Chaffey Secondary College has grown faster over five years (48% vs -17%).
- •Chaffey 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 Chaffey Secondary College better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (59.4 vs 28.9 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 Chaffey Secondary College and Sacred Heart School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mildura and Mildura in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chaffey Secondary College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 13.7.
How do Chaffey Secondary College and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Chaffey Secondary College is 324th of 348 and Sacred Heart School is 670th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.