Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 125 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Mickleham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
401 students · ICSEA 1040
Sacred Heart School
Tatura · Catholic primary · Prep-6
236 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Mickleham VIC | Sacred Heart School Tatura VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #659 of 1,290 | #557 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1947 of 4,908 | #1562 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 401 | 236 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 200 | 102 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 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 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mickleham 3064 | Tatura 3616 |
| Council area | Hume | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | hcmickleham.catholic.edu.au | www.shtatura.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 59.7).
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.7).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 236.
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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (63.9 vs 59.7 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Sacred Heart School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Mickleham and Tatura in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 12.3.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 659th of 1,290 and Sacred Heart School is 557th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.