Sacred Heart College vs St Joseph's College Mildura
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 405 km 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
St Joseph's College Mildura
Mildura · Catholic high school · 7-12
860 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Sacred Heart College Yarrawonga VIC | St Joseph's College Mildura Mildura VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 348 | #175 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #561 of 1,472 | #592 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 236 | 860 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 110 | 451 / 409 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 53 | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | 28 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 68.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 52.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Yarrawonga 3730 | Mildura 3500 |
| Council area | Moira | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.shcyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au | www.sjcmda.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart College scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 56.5).
- •St Joseph's College Mildura has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart College has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.6).
- •St Joseph's College Mildura is the larger school with 860 students compared with 236.
- •St Joseph's College Mildura has grown faster over five years (3% 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 St Joseph's College Mildura?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart College ranks higher (58.0 vs 56.5 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 Mildura?
About 405 km in a straight line, between Yarrawonga and Mildura in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart College has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College Mildura has 12.6.
How do Sacred Heart College and St Joseph's College Mildura rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart College is 165th of 348 and St Joseph's College Mildura is 175th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.