Sacred Heart School vs Tatura Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 784 m 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
Tatura Primary School
Tatura · Government primary · Prep-6
186 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Tatura VIC | Tatura Primary School Tatura VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #557 of 1,290 | #1123 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1562 of 4,908 | #3595 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 236 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 134 | 73 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Tatura 3616 | Tatura 3616 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.shtatura.catholic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=95565524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 37.7).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 186.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -15%).
- •Sacred Heart School is a catholic school while Tatura 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 Tatura Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (63.9 vs 37.7 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 Tatura Primary School?
About 784 m in a straight line, between Tatura and Tatura in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tatura Primary School has 13.9.
How do Sacred Heart School and Tatura Primary School rank in VIC?
Sacred Heart School is 557th of 1,290 and Tatura Primary School is 1123rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.