Kangaroo Ground Primary School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kangaroo Ground Primary School
Kangaroo Ground · Government primary · Prep-6
203 students · ICSEA 1085
Sacred Heart School
Diamond Creek · Catholic primary · Prep-6
182 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Kangaroo Ground Primary School Kangaroo Ground VIC | Sacred Heart School Diamond Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #499 of 1,290 | #393 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1384 of 4,908 | #982 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 203 | 182 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 113 | 88 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kangaroo Ground 3097 | Diamond Creek 3089 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kangaroogroundps.vic.edu.au/ | www.shdiamondcreek.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (70.4 vs 65.9).
- •Kangaroo Ground Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kangaroo Ground Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 182.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -15%).
- •Kangaroo Ground 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 Kangaroo Ground Primary School better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (70.4 vs 65.9 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 Kangaroo Ground Primary School and Sacred Heart School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Kangaroo Ground and Diamond Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kangaroo Ground Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 14.1.
How do Kangaroo Ground Primary School and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Kangaroo Ground Primary School is 499th of 1,290 and Sacred Heart School is 393rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.