Sacred Heart College vs St Joseph's College Geelong
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 748 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart College
Newtown · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,450 students · ICSEA 1105
St Joseph's College Geelong
Newtown · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,742 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Sacred Heart College Newtown VIC | St Joseph's College Geelong Newtown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 348 | #102 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #188 of 1,472 | #274 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,450 | 1,742 |
| Girls / boys | 1,450 / 0 | 0 / 1,742 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 257 | 322 |
| Year 12 cohort | 241 | 263 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.2 | 148.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.5 | 89.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Newtown 3220 | Newtown 3220 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au | www.sjc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart College scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 70.7).
- •Sacred Heart College has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College Geelong has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •St Joseph's College Geelong is the larger school with 1,742 students compared with 1,450.
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 Sacred Heart College better than St Joseph's College Geelong?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart College ranks higher (73.9 vs 70.7 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 Sacred Heart College and St Joseph's College Geelong?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Newtown and Newtown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College Geelong has 11.7.
How do Sacred Heart College and St Joseph's College Geelong rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart College is 79th of 348 and St Joseph's College Geelong is 102nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.