Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School is a Catholic primary school in Croydon, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1065, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 454 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
Croydon VIC 3136. 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 499th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ainslie Parklands Primary School, a government primary school 0.9 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 1065, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon | 0.9 km | 955 | 110 lower | 225 |
| Melba Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Croydon | 1.1 km | 1003 | 62 lower | 663 |
| Luther CollegeIndependent Secondary · Croydon Hills | 1.6 km | 1127 | 62 higher | 1,219 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Croydon Hills | 1.7 km | 1147 | 82 higher | 658 |
| Dorset Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon | 1.8 km | 1034 | 31 lower | 525 |
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 1065, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sacred Heart School?
Sacred Heart School has 454 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sacred Heart School?
The nearest schools to Sacred Heart School are Ainslie Parklands Primary School (0.9 km), Croydon Primary School (0.9 km), Melba Secondary College (1.1 km).
Where is Sacred Heart School located?
Sacred Heart School is located in Croydon, VIC 3136. Visit the school website at https://www.shcroydon.catholic.edu.au/.