Harston Primary School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harston Primary School
Harston · Government primary · Prep-5
7 students · ICSEA 848
Sacred Heart School
Tatura · Catholic primary · Prep-6
236 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Harston Primary School Harston VIC | Sacred Heart School Tatura VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 9 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #557 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1562 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 7 | 236 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 6 | 102 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 848 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 97% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Harston 3616 | Tatura 3616 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.harstonps.vic.edu.au | www.shtatura.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 8.6).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 848), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 7.
- •Harston 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 Harston Primary School better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (63.9 vs 8.6 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 Harston Primary School and Sacred Heart School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Harston and Tatura in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Harston Primary School and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Harston Primary School is unranked and Sacred Heart School is 557th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.