Christ Our Holy Redeemer School vs Sacred Heart Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Our Holy Redeemer School
Oakleigh East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 1065
Sacred Heart Girls' College
Hughesdale · Catholic high school · 7-12
932 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Christ Our Holy Redeemer School Oakleigh East VIC | Sacred Heart Girls' College Hughesdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #576 of 1,290 | #55 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1621 of 4,908 | #126 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 135 | 932 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 63 | 932 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 146 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 8.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 83.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 36.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Oakleigh East 3166 | Hughesdale 3166 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cohroakeast.catholic.edu.au | www.shgc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College scores higher on the Success Index (76.4 vs 63.2).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College is the larger school with 932 students compared with 135.
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -47%).
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 Christ Our Holy Redeemer School better than Sacred Heart Girls' College?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Girls' College ranks higher (76.4 vs 63.2 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 Christ Our Holy Redeemer School and Sacred Heart Girls' College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Oakleigh East and Hughesdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ Our Holy Redeemer School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Girls' College has 11.1.
How do Christ Our Holy Redeemer School and Sacred Heart Girls' College rank in VIC?
Christ Our Holy Redeemer School is 576th of 1,290 and Sacred Heart Girls' College is 55th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.