Sacred Heart School vs Williamstown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.8 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
Williamstown High School
Williamstown · Government high school · 7-12
1,527 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Newport VIC | Williamstown High School Williamstown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 1,290 | #97 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #189 of 4,908 | #252 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 297 | 1,527 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 146 | 706 / 821 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 264 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 242 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 10.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1126 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 113.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 36.9 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Newport 3015 | Williamstown 3016 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shnewport.catholic.edu.au | www.willihigh.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (80.0 vs 71.5).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Williamstown High School is the larger school with 1,527 students compared with 297.
- •Williamstown High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -8%).
- •Sacred Heart School is a catholic school while Williamstown High 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 Williamstown High School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (80.0 vs 71.5 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 Williamstown High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Newport and Williamstown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Williamstown High School has 13.4.
How do Sacred Heart School and Williamstown High School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 107th of 1,290 and Williamstown High School is 97th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.