Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 518 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School
Merbein · Catholic primary · Prep-6
153 students · ICSEA 1006
St Michael's School
Tallangatta · Catholic primary · Prep-6
83 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Merbein VIC | St Michael's School Tallangatta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #942 of 1,290 | #871 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2932 of 4,908 | #2668 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 153 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 67 | 45 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +177% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Merbein 3505 | Tallangatta 3700 |
| Council area | Mildura | Towong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.olshmerbein.catholic.edu.au | www.smtallangatta.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.2 vs 46.8).
- •St Michael's School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.0).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 153 students compared with 83.
- •St Michael's School has grown faster over five years (177% vs 6%).
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 School better than St Michael's School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's School ranks higher (50.2 vs 46.8 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 School and St Michael's School?
About 518 km in a straight line, between Merbein and Tallangatta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's School has 10.6.
How do Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School and St Michael's School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School is 942nd of 1,290 and St Michael's School is 871st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.