Sacred Heart Primary School vs St Jerome's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 17 km 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
St Jerome's Primary School
Lake Coogee · Catholic primary · PP-6
468 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Sacred Heart Primary School Thornlie WA | St Jerome's Primary School Lake Coogee WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 583 | #249 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1936 of 4,908 | #2327 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 387 | 468 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 189 | 218 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Thornlie 6108 | Lake Coogee 6166 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shthorn.wa.edu.au | www.stjeromes.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 55.0).
- •St Jerome's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Jerome's Primary School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 387.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -16%).
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 Jerome's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (59.9 vs 55.0 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 Jerome's Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Thornlie and Lake Coogee 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 St Jerome's Primary School has 15.6.
How do Sacred Heart Primary School and St Jerome's Primary School rank in WA?
Sacred Heart Primary School is 194th of 583 and St Jerome's Primary School is 249th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.