Sacred Heart School vs St Dominic's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School
Kew · Catholic primary · Prep-6
191 students · ICSEA 1169
St Dominic's School
Camberwell · Catholic primary · Prep-6
146 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Kew VIC | St Dominic's School Camberwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 1,290 | #62 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #62 of 4,908 | #96 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 191 | 146 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 103 | 85 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1169 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kew 3101 | Camberwell 3124 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shkew.catholic.edu.au | www.sdcamberwelleast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (83.7 vs 82.6).
- •St Dominic's School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 146.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -46%).
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 Dominic's School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (83.7 vs 82.6 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 School and St Dominic's School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Kew and Camberwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Dominic's School has 11.5.
How do Sacred Heart School and St Dominic's School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 37th of 1,290 and St Dominic's School is 62nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.