Sacred Heart School vs Sandringham East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 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 East Primary School
Sandringham · Government primary · Prep-6
432 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Sandringham VIC | Sandringham East Primary School Sandringham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 1,290 | #214 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #113 of 4,908 | #428 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 274 | 432 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 124 | 227 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 31.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 25% |
| 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.sandringhameastps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 76.6).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sandringham East Primary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 274.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -19%).
- •Sacred Heart School is a catholic school while Sandringham East 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 Sandringham East Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (81.9 vs 76.6 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 Sandringham East Primary School?
About 1.4 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 East Primary School has 13.8.
How do Sacred Heart School and Sandringham East Primary School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 72nd of 1,290 and Sandringham East Primary School is 214th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.