Our Lady of Good Counsel School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Deepdene · Catholic primary · Prep-6
144 students · ICSEA 1138
Sacred Heart School
Sandringham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Our Lady of Good Counsel School Deepdene VIC | Sacred Heart School Sandringham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #195 of 1,290 | #72 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #379 of 4,908 | #113 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 144 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 84 | 150 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Deepdene 3103 | Sandringham 3191 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olgcdeepdene.catholic.edu.au | www.shsandringham.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 77.3).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.6).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 144.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -37%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Hawthorn
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady of Good Counsel School better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (81.9 vs 77.3 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 Our Lady of Good Counsel School and Sacred Heart School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Deepdene and Sandringham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Good Counsel School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 13.6.
How do Our Lady of Good Counsel School and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of Good Counsel School is 195th of 1,290 and Sacred Heart School is 72nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.