Sacred Heart Primary School vs School of the Good Shepherd
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 212 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Primary School
Yarrawonga · Catholic primary · Prep-6
443 students · ICSEA 1046
School of the Good Shepherd
Gladstone Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Yarrawonga VIC | School of the Good Shepherd Gladstone Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #637 of 1,290 | #428 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1881 of 4,908 | #1078 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 443 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 219 | 201 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Yarrawonga 3730 | Gladstone Park 3043 |
| Council area | Moira | Hume |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au | www.soggladstonepark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •School of the Good Shepherd scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 60.6).
- •School of the Good Shepherd has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 374.
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 Primary School better than School of the Good Shepherd?
On the Success Index, School of the Good Shepherd ranks higher (69.3 vs 60.6 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 Primary School and School of the Good Shepherd?
About 212 km in a straight line, between Yarrawonga and Gladstone Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and School of the Good Shepherd has 12.5.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and School of the Good Shepherd rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 637th of 1,290 and School of the Good Shepherd is 428th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.