Kew Primary School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 545 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kew Primary School
Kew · Government primary · Prep-6
512 students · ICSEA 1151
Sacred Heart School
Kew · Catholic primary · Prep-6
191 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Kew Primary School Kew VIC | Sacred Heart School Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #53 of 1,290 | #37 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #85 of 4,908 | #62 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 512 | 191 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 264 | 88 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1151 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 15.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kew 3101 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kewps.vic.edu.au | www.shkew.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (82.9 vs 83.7).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1151), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.4).
- •Kew Primary School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 191.
- •Kew Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -21%).
- •Kew 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 Kew 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 Kew Primary School and Sacred Heart School?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Kew and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kew Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 12.3.
How do Kew Primary School and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Kew Primary School is 53rd of 1,290 and Sacred Heart School is 37th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.