Lumen Christi School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lumen Christi School
Churchill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
87 students · ICSEA 986
Sacred Heart School
Morwell · Catholic primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Lumen Christi School Churchill VIC | Sacred Heart School Morwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1012 of 1,290 | #1084 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3186 of 4,908 | #3459 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 87 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 41 | 53 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 12% |
| Suburb | Churchill 3842 | Morwell 3840 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.churchill.catholic.edu.au | www.shmorwell.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lumen Christi School scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 39.5).
- •Lumen Christi School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 87.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -10%).
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 Lumen Christi School better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Lumen Christi School ranks higher (43.4 vs 39.5 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 Lumen Christi School and Sacred Heart School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Churchill and Morwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lumen Christi School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 11.3.
How do Lumen Christi School and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Lumen Christi School is 1012th of 1,290 and Sacred Heart School is 1084th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.