Loreto Mandeville Hall vs Sacre Coeur
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loreto Mandeville Hall
Toorak · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,220 students · ICSEA 1167
Sacre Coeur
Glen Iris · Catholic combined · Prep-12
659 students · ICSEA 1171
| Measure | Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak VIC | Sacre Coeur Glen Iris VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 239 | #41 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #95 of 1,259 | #99 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,220 | 659 |
| Girls / boys | 1,220 / 0 | 659 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | 73 |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 36 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 24.7% | 18.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1171 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.7 | 76.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 85.8 | 34.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Toorak 3142 | Glen Iris 3146 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au | www.sac.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.7 vs 80.6).
- •Sacre Coeur has the higher ICSEA (1171 vs 1167), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacre Coeur has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.5).
- •Loreto Mandeville Hall is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 659.
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 Loreto Mandeville Hall better than Sacre Coeur?
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 Loreto Mandeville Hall and Sacre Coeur?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Toorak and Glen Iris in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loreto Mandeville Hall has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacre Coeur has 8.7.
How do Loreto Mandeville Hall and Sacre Coeur rank in VIC?
Loreto Mandeville Hall is 39th of 239 and Sacre Coeur is 41st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.