Kurnai College vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kurnai College
Morwell · Government high school · 7-12
1,302 students · ICSEA 917
Sacred Heart School
Morwell · Catholic primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Kurnai College Morwell VIC | Sacred Heart School Morwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #332 of 348 | #1084 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1274 of 1,472 | #3459 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,302 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 663 / 639 | 53 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 248 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 160 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 117.4 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 95.9 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 12% |
| Suburb | Morwell 3840 | Morwell 3840 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kurnaicollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.shmorwell.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (39.5 vs 26.5).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kurnai College is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 102.
- •Kurnai College has grown faster over five years (20% vs 2%).
- •Kurnai College 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 Kurnai College better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (39.5 vs 26.5 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 Kurnai College and Sacred Heart School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Morwell and Morwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kurnai College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 11.3.
How do Kurnai College and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Kurnai College is 332nd of 348 and Sacred Heart School is 1084th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.