Killester College vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 230 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Killester College
Springvale · Catholic high school · 7-12
993 students · ICSEA 1020
Sacred Heart College
Yarrawonga · Catholic high school · 7-12
236 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Killester College Springvale VIC | Sacred Heart College Yarrawonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 348 | #165 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #456 of 1,472 | #561 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 993 | 236 |
| Girls / boys | 993 / 0 | 126 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | 160 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.6% | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.7 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.6 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Yarrawonga 3730 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Moira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.killester.vic.edu.au | www.shcyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Killester College scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 58.0).
- •Sacred Heart College has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart College has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.1).
- •Killester College is the larger school with 993 students compared with 236.
- •Killester College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -9%).
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 Killester College better than Sacred Heart College?
On the Success Index, Killester College ranks higher (62.3 vs 58.0 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 Killester College and Sacred Heart College?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Yarrawonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Killester College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart College has 8.3.
How do Killester College and Sacred Heart College rank in VIC?
Killester College is 144th of 348 and Sacred Heart College is 165th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.