Sacred Heart School vs St Francis Xavier School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 62 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School
Fitzroy · Catholic primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 936
St Francis Xavier School
Corio · Catholic primary · Prep-6
177 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Fitzroy VIC | St Francis Xavier School Corio VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1159 of 1,290 | #1205 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3745 of 4,908 | #3995 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 152 | 177 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 90 | 89 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Fitzroy 3065 | Corio 3214 |
| Council area | Yarra | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shsfitzroy.catholic.edu.au | www.sfxcorio.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (35.4 vs 31.8).
- •St Francis Xavier School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.8).
- •St Francis Xavier School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 152.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -1%).
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 Francis Xavier School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (35.4 vs 31.8 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 Francis Xavier School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Fitzroy and Corio in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier School has 9.8.
How do Sacred Heart School and St Francis Xavier School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 1159th of 1,290 and St Francis Xavier School is 1205th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.