Malmsbury Primary School vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 9.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Malmsbury Primary School
Malmsbury · Government primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 1074
Sacred Heart College
Kyneton · Catholic high school · 7-12
888 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Malmsbury Primary School Malmsbury VIC | Sacred Heart College Kyneton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #106 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #294 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 69 | 888 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 34 | 453 / 435 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 165 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 72.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 41.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Malmsbury 3446 | Kyneton 3444 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | malmsburyps.vic.edu.au/ | www.shckyneton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.1 vs 69.7).
- •Malmsbury Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Malmsbury Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.2).
- •Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 888 students compared with 69.
- •Sacred Heart College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -13%).
- •Malmsbury Primary 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 Malmsbury Primary School better than Sacred Heart College?
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 Malmsbury Primary School and Sacred Heart College?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Malmsbury and Kyneton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malmsbury Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart College has 12.2.
How do Malmsbury Primary School and Sacred Heart College rank in VIC?
Malmsbury Primary School is unranked and Sacred Heart College is 106th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.