Sacred Heart School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 316 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School
Tatura · Catholic primary · Prep-6
236 students · ICSEA 1040
St Mary's School
Hamilton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Tatura VIC | St Mary's School Hamilton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #557 of 1,290 | #599 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1562 of 4,908 | #1714 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 236 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 134 | 132 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Tatura 3616 | Hamilton 3300 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.shtatura.catholic.edu.au | www.smhamilton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 62.3).
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.4).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 236.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 2%).
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 Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (63.9 vs 62.3 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 Mary's School?
About 316 km in a straight line, between Tatura and Hamilton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 15.4.
How do Sacred Heart School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 557th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 599th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.