TAS · Catholic Combined
Sacred Heart College
New Town 7008 · Prep-10
Sacred Heart College is a Catholic combined school in New Town, TAS offering Prep-10. With an ICSEA score of 1017, it sits in the 55th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 934 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
How Sacred Heart College compares
By ICSEA, Sacred Heart College ranks 16th of the 57 combined schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is New Town Primary School, a government primary 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 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 College scores 1017 — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Town Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · New Town | 0.6 km | 1057 | 40 higher | 305 |
| Hobart City High SchoolGovernment Secondary · New Town | 0.9 km | 987 | 30 lower | 844 |
| The Friends' SchoolIndependent Combined · North Hobart | 1.1 km | 1149 | 132 higher | 1,269 |
| Lenah Valley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lenah Valley | 1.2 km | 1080 | 63 higher | 525 |
| Mount Stuart Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Stuart | 1.5 km | 1138 | 121 higher | 340 |
| Bowen Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moonah | 1.7 km | 973 | 44 lower | 212 |
| Hilliard Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · West Moonah | 1.7 km | 1012 | 5 lower | 248 |
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 Prep-10.
What is Sacred Heart College's ICSEA score?
Sacred Heart College has an ICSEA score of 1017, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sacred Heart College?
Sacred Heart College has 934 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sacred Heart College?
The nearest schools to Sacred Heart College are New Town Primary School (0.6 km), Hobart City High School (0.9 km), The Friends' School (1.1 km).
Where is Sacred Heart College located?
Sacred Heart College is located in New Town, TAS 7008. Visit the school website at http://www.shc.tas.edu.au.