St Anne's School vs Sunbury Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anne's School
Sunbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
599 students · ICSEA 1059
Sunbury Heights Primary School
Sunbury · Government primary · Prep-6
495 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | St Anne's School Sunbury VIC | Sunbury Heights Primary School Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #483 of 1,290 | #993 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1304 of 4,908 | #3114 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 599 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 312 / 287 | 241 / 254 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.9 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Sunbury 3429 | Sunbury 3429 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sasunbury.catholic.edu.au | www.sunburyheightsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 44.6).
- •St Anne's School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anne's School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 495.
- •Sunbury Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -6%).
- •St Anne's School is a catholic school while Sunbury Heights 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 St Anne's School better than Sunbury Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Anne's School ranks higher (66.8 vs 44.6 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 St Anne's School and Sunbury Heights Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sunbury and Sunbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anne's School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunbury Heights Primary School has 13.9.
How do St Anne's School and Sunbury Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
St Anne's School is 483rd of 1,290 and Sunbury Heights Primary School is 993rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.