Sacred Heart Central School
Sacred Heart Central School is a Catholic combined school in Cootamundra, NSW offering K-10. With an ICSEA score of 994, it sits in the 44th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 376 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Cootamundra NSW 2590. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sacred Heart Central School compares
By ICSEA, Sacred Heart Central School ranks 286th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cootamundra Public School, a government primary 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 Central School scores 994, near average.
Enrolment and location
Sacred Heart Central 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 Cootamundra
Sacred Heart Central School is located in Cootamundra, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,037/wk and median rent of $220/wk. Population: 6,885.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cootamundra suburb profileSchools near Sacred Heart Central School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sacred Heart Central School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cootamundra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cootamundra | 0.6 km | 943 | 51 lower | 214 |
| Cootamundra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cootamundra | 1.2 km | 902 | 92 lower | 203 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sacred Heart Central School a government school?
No, Sacred Heart Central School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Sacred Heart Central School offer?
Sacred Heart Central School offers K-10.
What is Sacred Heart Central School's ICSEA score?
Sacred Heart Central School has an ICSEA score of 994, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sacred Heart Central School?
Sacred Heart Central School has 376 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sacred Heart Central School?
The nearest schools to Sacred Heart Central School are Cootamundra Public School (0.6 km), Elouera Special School (1.2 km), Cootamundra High School (1.2 km).
Where is Sacred Heart Central School located?
Sacred Heart Central School is located in Cootamundra, NSW 2590. Visit the school website at http://www.shcoota.nsw.edu.au.