Hampton East School vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton East School
Hampton East · Government special · U
111 students · ICSEA 1058
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Bentleigh · Catholic high school · 7-12
732 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Hampton East School Hampton East VIC | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Bentleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #76 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #182 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 111 | 732 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 75 | 732 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 4.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 64.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 26.3 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hampton East 3188 | Bentleigh 3204 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hamptoneastschool.vic.edu.au/ | www.olsh.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hampton East School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 11.4).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 732 students compared with 111.
- •Hampton East School is a government school while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College 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 Hampton East School better than Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College?
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 Hampton East School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hampton East and Bentleigh in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hampton East School has 4.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has 11.4.
How do Hampton East School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College rank in VIC?
Hampton East School is unranked and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is 76th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.