Sacred Heart School vs St Martin of Tours School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 21 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
St Martin of Tours School
Rosanna · Catholic primary · Prep-6
463 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Newport VIC | St Martin of Tours School Rosanna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 1,290 | #297 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #189 of 4,908 | #654 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 297 | 463 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 146 | 247 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1126 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Newport 3015 | Rosanna 3084 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shnewport.catholic.edu.au | www.smrosanna.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (80.0 vs 73.8).
- •St Martin of Tours School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1126), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •St Martin of Tours School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 297.
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 Martin of Tours School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (80.0 vs 73.8 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 Martin of Tours School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Newport and Rosanna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin of Tours School has 15.0.
How do Sacred Heart School and St Martin of Tours School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 107th of 1,290 and St Martin of Tours School is 297th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.