Sacred Heart Primary School vs St Columba's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Primary School
Highgate · Catholic primary · PP-6
180 students · ICSEA 1124
St Columba's School
Bayswater · Catholic primary · PP-6
414 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Highgate WA | St Columba's School Bayswater WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 583 | #102 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #797 of 4,908 | #1177 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 180 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 78 | 204 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 21.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Highgate 6003 | Bayswater 6053 |
| Council area | Vincent | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shpsh.wa.edu.au | www.stcolsbays.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 68.3).
- •St Columba's School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 21.1).
- •St Columba's School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 180.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 4%).
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 Primary School better than St Columba's School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 68.3 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 Primary School and St Columba's School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Highgate and Bayswater in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columba's School has 21.1.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and St Columba's School rank in WA?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 59th of 583 and St Columba's School is 102nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.