Hughesdale Primary School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 928 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 School
Oakleigh · Catholic primary · Prep-6
195 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Hughesdale Primary School Hughesdale VIC | Sacred Heart School Oakleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #84 of 1,290 | #91 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #142 of 4,908 | #152 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 572 | 195 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 305 | 114 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1144 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hughesdale 3166 | Oakleigh 3166 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hughesdaleps.vic.edu.au | www.shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (81.1 vs 81.0).
- •Hughesdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1140), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.6).
- •Hughesdale Primary School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 195.
- •Hughesdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -31%).
- •Hughesdale 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 Hughesdale Primary School better than Sacred Heart School?
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 Hughesdale Primary School and Sacred Heart School?
About 928 m in a straight line, between Hughesdale and Oakleigh 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 School has 12.0.
How do Hughesdale Primary School and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Hughesdale Primary School is 84th of 1,290 and Sacred Heart School is 91st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.