Sacred Heart College vs Yarrawonga College P-12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
Yarrawonga College P-12
Yarrawonga · Government combined · Prep-12
1,008 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Sacred Heart College Yarrawonga VIC | Yarrawonga College P-12 Yarrawonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 348 | #214 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #561 of 1,472 | #1001 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 236 | 1,008 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 110 | 479 / 529 |
| Foundation intake | – | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 53 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 28 | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3% | 0.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 79.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 41.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Yarrawonga 3730 | Yarrawonga 3730 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.shcyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au | yarrawonga.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart College scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 33.3).
- •Sacred Heart College has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart College has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.7).
- •Yarrawonga College P-12 is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 236.
- •Yarrawonga College P-12 has grown faster over five years (7% vs -9%).
- •Sacred Heart College is a catholic school while Yarrawonga College P-12 is a government 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 Sacred Heart College better than Yarrawonga College P-12?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart College ranks higher (58.0 vs 33.3 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 Yarrawonga College P-12?
About 1.4 km 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 Yarrawonga College P-12 has 12.7.
How do Sacred Heart College and Yarrawonga College P-12 rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart College is 165th of 348 and Yarrawonga College P-12 is 214th of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.