Sacred Heart College
Sacred Heart College is a Catholic secondary school in Newtown, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1105, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,450 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Newtown VIC 3220. 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 46th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Geelong College, an independent combined 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 College scores 1105, 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.
Schools near Sacred Heart College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sacred Heart College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Geelong CollegeIndependent Combined · Newtown | 0.3 km | 1156 | 51 higher | 1,573 |
| St Joseph's College GeelongCatholic Secondary · Newtown | 0.7 km | 1075 | 30 lower | 1,742 |
| Chilwell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 0.8 km | 1139 | 34 higher | 408 |
| St Robert's SchoolCatholic Primary · Newtown | 0.8 km | 1099 | 6 lower | 261 |
| Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Geelong | 1.2 km | 1046 | 59 lower | 614 |
| Fyans Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 1.3 km | 1131 | 26 higher | 405 |
| Ashby Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Geelong West | 1.4 km | 1059 | 46 lower | 259 |
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 1105, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sacred Heart College?
Sacred Heart College has 1,450 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sacred Heart College?
The nearest schools to Sacred Heart College are The Geelong College (0.3 km), Newtown Primary School (0.5 km), Geelong Grammar School - Bostock House Campus (0.5 km).
Where is Sacred Heart College located?
Sacred Heart College is located in Newtown, VIC 3220. Visit the school website at http://www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au.