Sacred Heart Girls' College vs South Oakleigh College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Girls' College
Hughesdale · Catholic high school · 7-12
932 students · ICSEA 1102
South Oakleigh College
Oakleigh South · Government high school · 7-12
950 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Sacred Heart Girls' College Hughesdale VIC | South Oakleigh College Oakleigh South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 348 | #67 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #126 of 1,472 | #149 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 932 | 950 |
| Girls / boys | 932 / 0 | 436 / 514 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | 107 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +62% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.6 | 81.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.7 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hughesdale 3166 | Oakleigh South 3167 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shgc.vic.edu.au | www.sosc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.4 vs 75.7).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.7).
- •South Oakleigh College is the larger school with 950 students compared with 932.
- •South Oakleigh College has grown faster over five years (62% vs -5%).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College is a catholic school while South Oakleigh College 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 Girls' College better than South Oakleigh College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sacred Heart Girls' College and South Oakleigh College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hughesdale and Oakleigh South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Girls' College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Oakleigh College has 11.7.
How do Sacred Heart Girls' College and South Oakleigh College rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart Girls' College is 55th of 348 and South Oakleigh College is 67th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.