Sacred Heart School vs St Gregory the Great 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
Sandringham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 1138
St Gregory the Great School
Doncaster · Catholic primary · Prep-6
271 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Sandringham VIC | St Gregory the Great School Doncaster VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 1,290 | #78 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #113 of 4,908 | #129 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 274 | 271 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 124 | 128 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sandringham 3191 | Doncaster 3108 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shsandringham.catholic.edu.au | www.sgdoncaster.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (81.9 vs 81.4).
- •St Gregory the Great School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 271.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -32%).
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 Gregory the Great 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 St Gregory the Great School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Sandringham and Doncaster in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gregory the Great School has 12.1.
How do Sacred Heart School and St Gregory the Great School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 72nd of 1,290 and St Gregory the Great School is 78th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.