Oakleigh Primary School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 832 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oakleigh Primary School
Oakleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
451 students · ICSEA 1120
Sacred Heart School
Oakleigh · Catholic primary · Prep-6
195 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Oakleigh Primary School Oakleigh VIC | Sacred Heart School Oakleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 1,290 | #91 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #490 of 4,908 | #152 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 451 | 195 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 233 | 114 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Oakleigh 3166 | Oakleigh 3166 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.oakleighps.vic.edu.au | www.shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (81.0 vs 75.6).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.3).
- •Oakleigh Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 195.
- •Oakleigh Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -31%).
- •Oakleigh Primary School is a government school while Sacred Heart School 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 Primary School better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (81.0 vs 75.6 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 Primary School and Sacred Heart School?
About 832 m in a straight line, between Oakleigh and Oakleigh in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oakleigh Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 12.0.
How do Oakleigh Primary School and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Oakleigh Primary School is 239th of 1,290 and Sacred Heart School is 91st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.