Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School vs Sunshine Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School
Sunshine · Catholic primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1070
Sunshine Heights Primary School
Sunshine · Government primary · Prep-6
360 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School Sunshine VIC | Sunshine Heights Primary School Sunshine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 1,290 | #573 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #562 of 4,908 | #1613 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 317 | 360 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 162 | 177 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sunshine 3020 | Sunshine 3020 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olsunshine.catholic.edu.au | www.sunshineheightsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School scores higher on the Success Index (74.7 vs 63.4).
- •Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Sunshine Heights Primary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 317.
- •Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School is a catholic school while Sunshine Heights Primary School is a government 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 Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School better than Sunshine Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School ranks higher (74.7 vs 63.4 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 Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School and Sunshine Heights Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sunshine and Sunshine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine Heights Primary School has 13.7.
How do Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School and Sunshine Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School is 266th of 1,290 and Sunshine Heights Primary School is 573rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.