Kyneton High School vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 182 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kyneton High School
Kyneton · Government high school · 7-12
627 students · ICSEA 1008
Sacred Heart College
Kyneton · Catholic high school · 7-12
888 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Kyneton High School Kyneton VIC | Sacred Heart College Kyneton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #147 of 348 | #106 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #470 of 1,472 | #294 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 627 | 888 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 344 | 453 / 435 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 165 |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2% | 2.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.9 | 72.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 41.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kyneton 3444 | Kyneton 3444 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kynetonhigh.vic.edu.au/ | www.shckyneton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart College scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 61.8).
- •Sacred Heart College has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kyneton High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.2).
- •Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 888 students compared with 627.
- •Kyneton High School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 12%).
- •Kyneton High School is a government school while Sacred Heart College 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 Kyneton High School better than Sacred Heart College?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart College ranks higher (69.7 vs 61.8 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 Kyneton High School and Sacred Heart College?
About 182 m in a straight line, between Kyneton and Kyneton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kyneton High School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart College has 12.2.
How do Kyneton High School and Sacred Heart College rank in VIC?
Kyneton High School is 147th of 348 and Sacred Heart College is 106th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.