Sacred Heart School vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 69 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School
Croydon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 1065
St Brigid's School
Gisborne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
216 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Croydon VIC | St Brigid's School Gisborne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #535 of 1,290 | #419 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1482 of 4,908 | #1050 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 454 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 226 | 103 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.8 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Croydon 3136 | Gisborne 3437 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.shcroydon.catholic.edu.au/ | www.sbgisborne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 64.7).
- •St Brigid's School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.4).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 216.
- •St Brigid's School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -3%).
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 School better than St Brigid's School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's School ranks higher (69.6 vs 64.7 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 School and St Brigid's School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Gisborne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's School has 11.4.
How do Sacred Heart School and St Brigid's School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 535th of 1,290 and St Brigid's School is 419th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.