Sacred Heart College vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 554 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart College
Yarrawonga · Catholic high school · 7-12
236 students · ICSEA 1021
Sacred Heart Primary School
Yarrawonga · Catholic primary · Prep-6
443 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Sacred Heart College Yarrawonga VIC | Sacred Heart Primary School Yarrawonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 348 | #637 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #561 of 1,472 | #1881 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 236 | 443 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 110 | 224 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | – | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 53 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 28 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 29.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Yarrawonga 3730 | Yarrawonga 3730 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.shcyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au | www.shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 58.0).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart College has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 15.0).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 236.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -9%).
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 Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 58.0 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 Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 554 m in a straight line, between Yarrawonga and Yarrawonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart College has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Primary School has 15.0.
How do Sacred Heart College and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart College is 165th of 348 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 637th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.