Sacred Heart Primary School vs South Thornlie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 240 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Primary School
Thornlie · Catholic primary · PP-6
387 students · ICSEA 1050
South Thornlie Primary School
Thornlie · Government primary · K-6
421 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Thornlie WA | South Thornlie Primary School Thornlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 583 | #379 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1936 of 4,908 | #3421 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 387 | 421 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 189 | 201 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Thornlie 6108 | Thornlie 6108 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shthorn.wa.edu.au | www.souththornlieps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 40.1).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Thornlie Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 387.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic school while South Thornlie 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 Primary School better than South Thornlie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (59.9 vs 40.1 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 South Thornlie Primary School?
About 240 m in a straight line, between Thornlie and Thornlie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Thornlie Primary School has 15.9.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and South Thornlie Primary School rank in WA?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 194th of 583 and South Thornlie Primary School is 379th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.