Sacred Heart Girls' College vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
St Patrick's School
Murrumbeena · Catholic primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Sacred Heart Girls' College Hughesdale VIC | St Patrick's School Murrumbeena VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 348 | #168 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #126 of 1,472 | #320 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 932 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 932 / 0 | 135 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.6 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.7 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hughesdale 3166 | Murrumbeena 3163 |
| Council area | Monash | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shgc.vic.edu.au | www.spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (78.1 vs 76.4).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.8).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College is the larger school with 932 students compared with 263.
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -24%).
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 St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (78.1 vs 76.4 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 Girls' College and St Patrick's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hughesdale and Murrumbeena in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Girls' College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 13.8.
How do Sacred Heart Girls' College and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart Girls' College is 55th of 348 and St Patrick's School is 168th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.