Oakleigh Grammar vs Sacred Heart Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 752 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oakleigh Grammar
Oakleigh · Independent combined · Prep-12
724 students · ICSEA 1078
Sacred Heart Girls' College
Hughesdale · Catholic high school · 7-12
932 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Oakleigh Grammar Oakleigh VIC | Sacred Heart Girls' College Hughesdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 239 | #55 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #406 of 1,259 | #126 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 724 | 932 |
| Girls / boys | 333 / 391 | 932 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 54 | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | 146 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.5 | 83.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 36.7 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Oakleigh 3166 | Hughesdale 3166 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au | www.shgc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College scores higher on the Success Index (76.4 vs 63.1).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College is the larger school with 932 students compared with 724.
- •Oakleigh Grammar has grown faster over five years (8% vs -5%).
- •Oakleigh Grammar is a independent school while Sacred Heart Girls' 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 Oakleigh Grammar better than Sacred Heart Girls' College?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Girls' College ranks higher (76.4 vs 63.1 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 Oakleigh Grammar and Sacred Heart Girls' College?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Oakleigh and Hughesdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oakleigh Grammar has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Girls' College has 11.1.
How do Oakleigh Grammar and Sacred Heart Girls' College rank in VIC?
Oakleigh Grammar is 116th of 239 and Sacred Heart Girls' College is 55th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.