Sacred Heart School vs St Monica's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 152 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 Monica's School
Wodonga · Catholic primary · Prep-6
511 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Tatura VIC | St Monica's School Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #557 of 1,290 | #577 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1562 of 4,908 | #1627 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 236 | 511 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 134 | 237 / 274 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Tatura 3616 | Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.shtatura.catholic.edu.au | smwodonga.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.9 vs 63.2).
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.0).
- •St Monica's School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 236.
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 Monica's School?
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 St Monica's School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Tatura and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's School has 13.0.
How do Sacred Heart School and St Monica's School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 557th of 1,290 and St Monica's School is 577th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.