Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School is a Catholic primary school in Newport, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1126, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 297 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 25% of students have a language background other than English.
Newport VIC 3015. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sacred Heart School compares
By ICSEA, Sacred Heart School ranks 193rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newport Lakes Primary School, a government primary school 0.3 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 School scores 1126, above average.
Enrolment and location
Sacred Heart 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.
Schools near Sacred Heart School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sacred Heart School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Lakes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newport | 0.3 km | 1126 | same | 566 |
| Spotswood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Spotswood | 1.0 km | 1117 | 9 lower | 289 |
| Newport Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newport | 1.3 km | 1106 | 20 lower | 516 |
| Williamstown North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Williamstown | 2.0 km | 1135 | 9 higher | 601 |
| Bayside P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Williamstown | 2.0 km | 1006 | 120 lower | 958 |
| Wembley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Yarraville | 2.2 km | 1112 | 14 lower | 626 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sacred Heart School a government school?
No, Sacred Heart School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Sacred Heart School offer?
Sacred Heart School offers Prep-6.
What is Sacred Heart School's ICSEA score?
Sacred Heart School has an ICSEA score of 1126, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sacred Heart School?
Sacred Heart School has 297 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sacred Heart School?
The nearest schools to Sacred Heart School are Newport Lakes Primary School (0.3 km), Spotswood Primary School (1.0 km), St Margaret Mary's School (1.3 km).
Where is Sacred Heart School located?
Sacred Heart School is located in Newport, VIC 3015. Visit the school website at http://www.shnewport.catholic.edu.au.