Sacred Heart Primary School vs St Denis School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.8 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 Denis School
Joondanna · Catholic primary · PP-6
200 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Highgate WA | St Denis School Joondanna WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 583 | #43 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #797 of 4,908 | #644 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 180 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 78 | 107 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Highgate 6003 | Joondanna 6060 |
| Council area | Vincent | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shpsh.wa.edu.au | www.stdenis.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Denis School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 72.4).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1123), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Denis School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 180.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% 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 Primary School better than St Denis School?
On the Success Index, St Denis School ranks higher (73.9 vs 72.4 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 Denis School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Highgate and Joondanna 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 Denis School has 16.4.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and St Denis School rank in WA?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 59th of 583 and St Denis School is 43rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.