Sacred Heart Primary School vs Yarrawonga College P-12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
Yarrawonga College P-12
Yarrawonga · Government combined · Prep-12
1,008 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Yarrawonga VIC | Yarrawonga College P-12 Yarrawonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #637 of 1,290 | #214 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1881 of 4,908 | #1001 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 443 | 1,008 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 219 | 479 / 529 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 79.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 41.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Yarrawonga 3730 | Yarrawonga 3730 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au | yarrawonga.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 33.3).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarrawonga College P-12 has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •Yarrawonga College P-12 is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 443.
- •Yarrawonga College P-12 has grown faster over five years (7% vs 1%).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School 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 Primary School better than Yarrawonga College P-12?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (60.6 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 Primary School and Yarrawonga College P-12?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Yarrawonga and Yarrawonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarrawonga College P-12 has 12.7.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and Yarrawonga College P-12 rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 637th of 1,290 and Yarrawonga College P-12 is 214th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.