Chilwell Primary School vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 774 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chilwell Primary School
Newtown · Government primary · Prep-6
408 students · ICSEA 1139
Sacred Heart College
Newtown · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,450 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Chilwell Primary School Newtown VIC | Sacred Heart College Newtown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 1,290 | #79 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #441 of 4,908 | #188 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 408 | 1,450 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 217 | 1,450 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 257 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 241 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 109.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 72.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Newtown 3220 | Newtown 3220 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chilwellps.vic.edu.au | www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chilwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.4 vs 73.9).
- •Chilwell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1105), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.9).
- •Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 408.
- •Chilwell Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -3%).
- •Chilwell Primary School is a government school while Sacred Heart College 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 Chilwell Primary School better than Sacred Heart College?
On the Success Index, Chilwell Primary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 73.9 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 Chilwell Primary School and Sacred Heart College?
About 774 m in a straight line, between Newtown and Newtown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chilwell Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart College has 13.3.
How do Chilwell Primary School and Sacred Heart College rank in VIC?
Chilwell Primary School is 221st of 1,290 and Sacred Heart College is 79th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.