Sacred Heart School vs Trinity Grammar School Kew
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 283 m 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
Trinity Grammar School Kew
Kew · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,577 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Kew VIC | Trinity Grammar School Kew Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 1,290 | #33 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #62 of 4,908 | #68 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 191 | 1,577 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 103 | 0 / 1,577 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 214 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 175 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1169 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 154.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 122.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kew 3101 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shkew.catholic.edu.au | www.trinity.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (83.7 vs 82.6).
- •Trinity Grammar School Kew has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1169), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity Grammar School Kew has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.3).
- •Trinity Grammar School Kew is the larger school with 1,577 students compared with 191.
- •Trinity Grammar School Kew has grown faster over five years (7% vs -21%).
- •Sacred Heart School is a catholic school while Trinity Grammar School Kew is an independent 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 School better than Trinity Grammar School Kew?
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 Trinity Grammar School Kew?
About 283 m in a straight line, between Kew and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Grammar School Kew has 10.2.
How do Sacred Heart School and Trinity Grammar School Kew rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 37th of 1,290 and Trinity Grammar School Kew is 33rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.