Newtown Primary School vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 487 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown Primary School
Newtown · Government primary · Prep-6
193 students · ICSEA 1076
Sacred Heart College
Newtown · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,450 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Newtown Primary School Newtown VIC | Sacred Heart College Newtown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #641 of 1,290 | #79 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1889 of 4,908 | #188 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 193 | 1,450 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 97 | 1,450 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 257 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 241 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 109.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 72.5 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Newtown 3220 | Newtown 3220 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.newtownps.vic.edu.au | www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart College scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 60.5).
- •Sacred Heart College has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1076), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.4).
- •Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 193.
- •Sacred Heart College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -20%).
- •Newtown 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 Newtown Primary School better than Sacred Heart College?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart College ranks higher (73.9 vs 60.5 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 Newtown Primary School and Sacred Heart College?
About 487 m in a straight line, between Newtown and Newtown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newtown Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart College has 13.3.
How do Newtown Primary School and Sacred Heart College rank in VIC?
Newtown Primary School is 641st of 1,290 and Sacred Heart College is 79th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.