TAS · Catholic Primary
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Ulverstone 7315 · Prep-6
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a Catholic primary school in Ulverstone, TAS offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1003, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 246 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How Sacred Heart Catholic School compares
By ICSEA, Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks 52nd of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is East Ulverstone Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 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 Context
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 Catholic School scores 1003 — near average.
Enrolment and location
Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Ulverstone
Sacred Heart Catholic School is located in Ulverstone, TAS — a suburb with a median household income of $1,012/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 6,653.
View full Ulverstone suburb profile →Schools near Sacred Heart Catholic School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sacred Heart Catholic School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ulverstone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ulverstone | 0.4 km | 945 | 58 lower | 241 |
| Leighland Christian SchoolIndependent Secondary · Ulverstone | 0.7 km | 1011 | 8 higher | 636 |
| Ulverstone Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Ulverstone | 1.6 km | 915 | 88 lower | 504 |
| Ulverstone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ulverstone | 2.0 km | 943 | 60 lower | 328 |
| West Ulverstone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Ulverstone | 2.4 km | 835 | 168 lower | 117 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sacred Heart Catholic School a government school?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Sacred Heart Catholic School offer?
Sacred Heart Catholic School offers Prep-6.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic School's ICSEA score?
Sacred Heart Catholic School has an ICSEA score of 1003, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sacred Heart Catholic School?
Sacred Heart Catholic School has 246 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sacred Heart Catholic School?
The nearest schools to Sacred Heart Catholic School are East Ulverstone Primary School (0.4 km), Leighland Christian School (0.7 km), Ulverstone Secondary College (1.6 km).
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic School located?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is located in Ulverstone, TAS 7315. Visit the school website at http://www.shu.tas.edu.au.