Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School is a Catholic primary school in Booval, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1022, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 548 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Booval QLD 4304. 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 335th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Silkstone State 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 1022, near 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.
About Booval
Sacred Heart School is located in Booval, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $994/wk and median rent of $265/wk. Population: 2,723.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Booval suburb profileSchools near Sacred Heart School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sacred Heart School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silkstone State SchoolGovernment Primary · Silkstone | 0.9 km | 937 | 85 lower | 675 |
| Bundamba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bundamba | 1.2 km | 897 | 125 lower | 374 |
| Claremont Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Silkstone | 1.5 km | 964 | 58 lower | 199 |
| Ipswich East State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Ipswich | 1.8 km | 878 | 144 lower | 287 |
| Bundamba State Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Bundamba | 2.0 km | 896 | 126 lower | 794 |
| Ipswich Girls' Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · East Ipswich | 2.2 km | 1122 | 100 higher | 1,047 |
| Ipswich Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ipswich | 2.5 km | 980 | 42 lower | 529 |
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 1022, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sacred Heart School?
Sacred Heart School has 548 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sacred Heart School?
The nearest schools to Sacred Heart School are Silkstone State School (0.9 km), Bundamba State School (1.2 km), Claremont Special School (1.5 km).
Where is Sacred Heart School located?
Sacred Heart School is located in Booval, QLD 4304. Visit the school website at http://www.shbooval.qld.edu.au.