Sacred Heart School vs Spotswood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School
Newport · Catholic primary · Prep-6
297 students · ICSEA 1126
Spotswood Primary School
Spotswood · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Newport VIC | Spotswood Primary School Spotswood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 1,290 | #123 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #189 of 4,908 | #219 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 297 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 146 | 129 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1126 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Newport 3015 | Spotswood 3015 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shnewport.catholic.edu.au | www.spotswoodps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.0 vs 79.5).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 289.
- •Spotswood Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -8%).
- •Sacred Heart School is a catholic school while Spotswood Primary School 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 School better than Spotswood Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sacred Heart School and Spotswood Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Newport and Spotswood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spotswood Primary School has 14.3.
How do Sacred Heart School and Spotswood Primary School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 107th of 1,290 and Spotswood Primary School is 123rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.