Diamond Valley College vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 786 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Valley College
Diamond Creek · Government high school · 7-12
818 students · ICSEA 1020
Sacred Heart School
Diamond Creek · Catholic primary · Prep-6
182 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Diamond Valley College Diamond Creek VIC | Sacred Heart School Diamond Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 348 | #393 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #534 of 1,472 | #982 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 818 | 182 |
| Girls / boys | 390 / 428 | 88 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 136 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 108 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.1 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Diamond Creek 3089 | Diamond Creek 3089 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dvallcoll.vic.edu.au | www.shdiamondcreek.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (70.4 vs 59.1).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Diamond Valley College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.1).
- •Diamond Valley College is the larger school with 818 students compared with 182.
- •Diamond Valley 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 Diamond Valley College better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (70.4 vs 59.1 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 Diamond Valley College and Sacred Heart School?
About 786 m in a straight line, between Diamond Creek and Diamond Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Diamond Valley College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 14.1.
How do Diamond Valley College and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Diamond Valley College is 160th of 348 and Sacred Heart School is 393rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.