Sacred Heart College
Sacred Heart College is a Catholic combined school in Somerton Park, SA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1083, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,033 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Somerton Park SA 5044. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sacred Heart College compares
By ICSEA, Sacred Heart College ranks 27th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Paringa Park Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 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 College scores 1083, above average.
Enrolment and location
Sacred Heart College 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 Somerton Park
Sacred Heart College is located in Somerton Park, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,633/wk and median rent of $335/wk. Population: 5,811.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Somerton Park suburb profileSchools near Sacred Heart College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sacred Heart College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paringa Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · North Brighton | 0.8 km | 1101 | 18 higher | 515 |
| Brighton Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · North Brighton | 0.8 km | 1071 | 12 lower | 1,737 |
| Glenelg Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenelg East | 1.3 km | 1078 | 5 lower | 613 |
| St Peter's Woodlands Grammar SchoolIndependent Primary · Glenelg | 1.5 km | 1140 | 57 higher | 509 |
| Warradale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warradale | 1.6 km | 1032 | 51 lower | 286 |
| McAuley Community SchoolCatholic Primary · Hove | 1.7 km | 1099 | 16 higher | 451 |
| Our Lady of Grace SchoolCatholic Primary · Glengowrie | 1.8 km | 1075 | 8 lower | 225 |
| St Mary's Memorial SchoolCatholic Primary · Glenelg | 1.8 km | 1113 | 30 higher | 405 |
| Brighton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 2.2 km | 1077 | 6 lower | 726 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sacred Heart College a government school?
No, Sacred Heart College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Sacred Heart College offer?
Sacred Heart College offers 7-12.
What is Sacred Heart College's ICSEA score?
Sacred Heart College has an ICSEA score of 1083, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sacred Heart College?
Sacred Heart College has 2,033 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sacred Heart College?
The nearest schools to Sacred Heart College are Paringa Park Primary School (0.8 km), Brighton Secondary School (0.8 km), Glenelg Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Sacred Heart College located?
Sacred Heart College is located in Somerton Park, SA 5044. Visit the school website at http://www.shc.sa.edu.au.