Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a Catholic primary school in Launceston, TAS offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1038, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 390 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Launceston TAS 7250. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sacred Heart Catholic School compares
By ICSEA, Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks 30th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Launceston College, a government secondary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Sacred Heart Catholic School scores 1038, near average.
Enrolment and location
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Launceston
Sacred Heart Catholic School is located in Launceston, TAS, a suburb with a median household income of $1,439/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 3,110.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Launceston suburb profileSchools near Sacred Heart Catholic School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sacred Heart Catholic School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston CollegeGovernment Secondary · Launceston | 0.6 km | 986 | 52 lower | 1,368 |
| West Launceston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Launceston | 0.6 km | 1036 | 2 lower | 375 |
| Glen Dhu Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Launceston | 1.5 km | 1007 | 31 lower | 341 |
| East Launceston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · East Launceston | 1.6 km | 1046 | 8 higher | 501 |
| Trevallyn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Trevallyn | 1.7 km | 1045 | 7 higher | 392 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sacred Heart Catholic School a government school?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Sacred Heart Catholic School offer?
Sacred Heart Catholic School offers Prep-6.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic School's ICSEA score?
Sacred Heart Catholic School has an ICSEA score of 1038, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sacred Heart Catholic School?
Sacred Heart Catholic School has 390 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sacred Heart Catholic School?
The nearest schools to Sacred Heart Catholic School are Launceston College (0.6 km), West Launceston Primary School (0.6 km), John Calvin School (1.0 km).
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic School located?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is located in Launceston, TAS 7250. Visit the school website at http://www.sacredheartl.tas.edu.au.