Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School vs Trinity Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 7.9 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
Trinity Lutheran College
Mildura · Independent combined · Prep-10
505 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Merbein VIC | Trinity Lutheran College Mildura VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #942 of 1,290 | #121 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2932 of 4,908 | #416 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 153 | 505 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 67 | 244 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 52 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 37.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 20.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Merbein 3505 | Mildura 3500 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.olshmerbein.catholic.edu.au | tlc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Trinity Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 46.8).
- •Trinity Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.0).
- •Trinity Lutheran College is the larger school with 505 students compared with 153.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School is a catholic school while Trinity Lutheran College is an independent 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 Sacred Heart School better than Trinity Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Trinity Lutheran College ranks higher (62.5 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 Trinity Lutheran College?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Merbein and Mildura 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 Trinity Lutheran College has 13.5.
How do Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School and Trinity Lutheran College rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School is 942nd of 1,290 and Trinity Lutheran College is 121st of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.