Croydon Community School 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.
Croydon Community School
Croydon · Government high school · 7-12
143 students · ICSEA 983
Sacred Heart School
Croydon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Croydon Community School Croydon VIC | Sacred Heart School Croydon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 348 | #535 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #714 of 1,472 | #1482 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 143 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 87 | 228 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | – | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 19 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Croydon 3136 | Croydon 3136 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.croydoncs.vic.edu.au | www.shcroydon.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 51.2).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Croydon Community School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 13.4).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 143.
- •Croydon Community School 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 Croydon Community School better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (64.7 vs 51.2 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 Croydon Community School and Sacred Heart School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croydon Community School has 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 13.4.
How do Croydon Community School and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Croydon Community School is 209th of 348 and Sacred Heart School is 535th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.