Croydon Special Developmental School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Croydon Special Developmental School
Croydon South · Government special · U
106 students · ICSEA 976
Sacred Heart School
Croydon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Croydon Special Developmental School Croydon South VIC | Sacred Heart School Croydon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #535 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1482 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 106 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 73 | 228 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | – | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Croydon South 3136 | Croydon 3136 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.croydonsds.vic.edu.au | www.shcroydon.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Croydon Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 13.4).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 106.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -10%).
- •Croydon Special Developmental 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 Special Developmental School better than Sacred Heart School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Croydon Special Developmental School and Sacred Heart School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Croydon South and Croydon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croydon Special Developmental School has 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 13.4.
How do Croydon Special Developmental School and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Croydon Special Developmental School is unranked and Sacred Heart School is 535th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.