Sacred Heart School vs Sandringham College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School
Sandringham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 1138
Sandringham College
Sandringham · Government high school · 7-12
1,079 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Sandringham VIC | Sandringham College Sandringham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 1,290 | #5 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #113 of 4,908 | #15 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 274 | 1,079 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 124 | 485 / 594 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 213 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 7.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 96.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 45.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sandringham 3191 | Sandringham 3191 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shsandringham.catholic.edu.au | www.sandringhamsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sandringham College scores higher on the Success Index (85.4 vs 81.9).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1106), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sandringham College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.6).
- •Sandringham College is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 274.
- •Sandringham College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -2%).
- •Sacred Heart School is a catholic school while Sandringham College 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 Sandringham College?
On the Success Index, Sandringham College ranks higher (85.4 vs 81.9 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 Sandringham College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sandringham and Sandringham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandringham College has 11.1.
How do Sacred Heart School and Sandringham College rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 72nd of 1,290 and Sandringham College is 5th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.