Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Geelong · Government high school · 7-12
614 students · ICSEA 1046
Sacred Heart College
Newtown · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,450 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College Geelong VIC | Sacred Heart College Newtown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 348 | #79 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #257 of 1,472 | #188 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 614 | 1,450 |
| Girls / boys | 612 / 2 | 1,450 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | 257 |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | 241 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 109.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 72.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Geelong 3220 | Newtown 3220 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mfgsc.vic.edu.au | www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart College scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 71.4).
- •Sacred Heart College has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.3).
- •Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 614.
- •Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College 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 Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College better than Sacred Heart College?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart College ranks higher (73.9 vs 71.4 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 Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College and Sacred Heart College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Geelong and Newtown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart College has 13.3.
How do Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College and Sacred Heart College rank in VIC?
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College is 99th of 348 and Sacred Heart College is 79th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.