Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College vs St Mary's College Melbourne
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Bentleigh · Catholic high school · 7-12
732 students · ICSEA 1093
St Mary's College Melbourne
St Kilda East · Catholic high school · 7-12
440 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Bentleigh VIC | St Mary's College Melbourne St Kilda East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #76 of 348 | #38 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #182 of 1,472 | #88 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 732 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 732 / 0 | 133 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 143 | 71 |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.9% | 4.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.4 | 42.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 20.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bentleigh 3204 | St Kilda East 3183 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olsh.vic.edu.au | www.stmaryscollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College Melbourne scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 74.3).
- •St Mary's College Melbourne has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.4).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 732 students compared with 440.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -7%).
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 Sacred Heart College better than St Mary's College Melbourne?
On the Success Index, St Mary's College Melbourne ranks higher (78.8 vs 74.3 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 the Sacred Heart College and St Mary's College Melbourne?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Bentleigh and St Kilda East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's College Melbourne has 10.4.
How do Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College and St Mary's College Melbourne rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is 76th of 348 and St Mary's College Melbourne is 38th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.