Sacred Heart Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Pearce, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1131, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Pearce ACT 2607. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sacred Heart Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks 17th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Melrose High School, a government secondary 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 Primary School scores 1131, above average.
Enrolment and location
Sacred Heart Primary 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 Pearce
Sacred Heart Primary School is located in Pearce, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,362/wk and median rent of $430/wk. Population: 2,687.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pearce suburb profileSchools near Sacred Heart Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sacred Heart Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pearce | 0.6 km | 1079 | 52 lower | 776 |
| Torrens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Torrens | 0.7 km | 1079 | 52 lower | 394 |
| Marist College CanberraIndependent Combined · Pearce | 0.8 km | 1142 | 11 higher | 1,852 |
| Mawson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mawson | 1.5 km | 1139 | 8 higher | 542 |
| Canberra Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Mawson | 1.7 km | 1087 | 44 lower | 228 |
| Taylor Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kambah | 2.2 km | 1043 | 88 lower | 286 |
| Farrer Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Farrer | 2.4 km | 1098 | 33 lower | 252 |
| Arawang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Waramanga | 2.6 km | 1113 | 18 lower | 469 |
| The Canberra CollegeGovernment Secondary · Phillip | 3.0 km | 1087 | 44 lower | 1,174 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sacred Heart Primary School a government school?
No, Sacred Heart Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Sacred Heart Primary School offer?
Sacred Heart Primary School offers K-6.
What is Sacred Heart Primary School's ICSEA score?
Sacred Heart Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1131, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sacred Heart Primary School?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sacred Heart Primary School?
The nearest schools to Sacred Heart Primary School are Melrose High School (0.6 km), Torrens Primary School (0.7 km), Marist College Canberra (0.8 km).
Where is Sacred Heart Primary School located?
Sacred Heart Primary School is located in Pearce, ACT 2607. Visit the school website at http://www.sacredhps.act.edu.au.