Sacred Heart School vs St Albans North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 699 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School
St Albans · Catholic primary · Prep-6
282 students · ICSEA 953
St Albans North Primary School
St Albans · Government primary · Prep-6
164 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Sacred Heart School St Albans VIC | St Albans North Primary School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1065 of 1,290 | #1214 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3376 of 4,908 | #4047 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 282 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 140 | 79 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | St Albans 3021 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shstalbans.catholic.edu.au | www.stalbansnth.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 31.1).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (953 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Albans North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.7).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 164.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -30%).
- •Sacred Heart School is a catholic school while St Albans North 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 St Albans North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (40.7 vs 31.1 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 St Albans North Primary School?
About 699 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Albans North Primary School has 9.6.
How do Sacred Heart School and St Albans North Primary School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 1065th of 1,290 and St Albans North Primary School is 1214th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.