Sacred Heart School vs Tombolo Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 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
Tombolo Academy
Hampton · Independent special · U
38 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Sandringham VIC | Tombolo Academy Hampton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #113 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 274 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 124 | 5 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sandringham 3191 | Hampton 3188 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shsandringham.catholic.edu.au | tombolo.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tombolo Academy has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 13.6).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 38.
- •Sacred Heart School is a catholic school while Tombolo Academy is an independent 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 Tombolo Academy?
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 Tombolo Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sandringham and Hampton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tombolo Academy has 8.3.
How do Sacred Heart School and Tombolo Academy rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 72nd of 1,290 and Tombolo Academy is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.