Dorset Primary School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dorset Primary School
Croydon · Government primary · Prep-6
525 students · ICSEA 1034
Sacred Heart School
Croydon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Dorset Primary School Croydon VIC | Sacred Heart School Croydon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #706 of 1,290 | #535 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2094 of 4,908 | #1482 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 525 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 245 / 280 | 228 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Croydon 3136 | Croydon 3136 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dorsetps.vic.edu.au/ | www.shcroydon.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 57.9).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.8).
- •Dorset Primary School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 454.
- •Dorset Primary 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 Dorset Primary School better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (64.7 vs 57.9 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 Dorset Primary School and Sacred Heart School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dorset Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 13.4.
How do Dorset Primary School and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Dorset Primary School is 706th of 1,290 and Sacred Heart School is 535th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.