Sacred Heart School vs Victoria University Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
Victoria University Secondary College
St Albans · Government high school · 7-12
1,350 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Sacred Heart School St Albans VIC | Victoria University Secondary College St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1065 of 1,290 | #261 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3376 of 4,908 | #907 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 282 | 1,350 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 140 | 605 / 745 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 290 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 181 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 104.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 57.0 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | St Albans 3021 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shstalbans.catholic.edu.au | www.vusc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Victoria University Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (42.0 vs 40.7).
- •Victoria University Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 953), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.9).
- •Victoria University Secondary College is the larger school with 1,350 students compared with 282.
- •Victoria University Secondary College has grown faster over five years (36% vs -6%).
- •Sacred Heart School is a catholic school while Victoria University Secondary College 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 Victoria University Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Victoria University Secondary College ranks higher (42.0 vs 40.7 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 Victoria University Secondary College?
About 1.2 km 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 Victoria University Secondary College has 12.9.
How do Sacred Heart School and Victoria University Secondary College rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 1065th of 1,290 and Victoria University Secondary College is 261st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.