Sacred Heart School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 321 km 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 Patrick's School
Nhill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
56 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Sacred Heart School St Albans VIC | St Patrick's School Nhill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1065 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3376 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 282 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 140 | 31 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +75% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | St Albans 3021 | Nhill 3418 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Hindmarsh |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.shstalbans.catholic.edu.au | www.spnhill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 32.5).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (953 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.2).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 56.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (75% vs -6%).
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 Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (40.7 vs 32.5 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 Patrick's School?
About 321 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Nhill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 12.2.
How do Sacred Heart School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 1065th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.