Collingwood College vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collingwood College
Collingwood · Government combined · Prep-12
691 students · ICSEA 1022
Sacred Heart School
Fitzroy · Catholic primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Collingwood College Collingwood VIC | Sacred Heart School Fitzroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #159 of 239 | #1159 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #682 of 1,259 | #3745 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 691 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 337 / 354 | 62 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 55 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.5 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Collingwood 3066 | Fitzroy 3065 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.collingwood.vic.edu.au | www.shsfitzroy.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Collingwood College scores higher on the Success Index (48.5 vs 35.4).
- •Collingwood College has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.5).
- •Collingwood College is the larger school with 691 students compared with 152.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -14%).
- •Collingwood 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 Collingwood College better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Collingwood College ranks higher (48.5 vs 35.4 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 Collingwood College and Sacred Heart School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Collingwood and Fitzroy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collingwood College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 8.6.
How do Collingwood College and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Collingwood College is 159th of 239 and Sacred Heart School is 1159th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.