Hughesdale Primary School vs Sacred Heart Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 846 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hughesdale Primary School
Hughesdale · Government primary · Prep-6
572 students · ICSEA 1144
Sacred Heart Girls' College
Hughesdale · Catholic high school · 7-12
932 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Hughesdale Primary School Hughesdale VIC | Sacred Heart Girls' College Hughesdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #84 of 1,290 | #55 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #142 of 4,908 | #126 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 572 | 932 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 305 | 932 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 146 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 8.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1144 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 83.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 36.7 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hughesdale 3166 | Hughesdale 3166 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hughesdaleps.vic.edu.au | www.shgc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hughesdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 76.4).
- •Hughesdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.6).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College is the larger school with 932 students compared with 572.
- •Hughesdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
- •Hughesdale Primary School is a government school while Sacred Heart Girls' 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 Hughesdale Primary School better than Sacred Heart Girls' College?
On the Success Index, Hughesdale Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 76.4 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 Hughesdale Primary School and Sacred Heart Girls' College?
About 846 m in a straight line, between Hughesdale and Hughesdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hughesdale Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Girls' College has 11.1.
How do Hughesdale Primary School and Sacred Heart Girls' College rank in VIC?
Hughesdale Primary School is 84th of 1,290 and Sacred Heart Girls' College is 55th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.