WA · Catholic Primary
Sacred Heart Primary School
Thornlie 6108 · PP-6
Sacred Heart Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Thornlie, WA offering PP-6. With an ICSEA score of 1050, it sits in the 68th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 387 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 39% have a language background other than English.
How Sacred Heart Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks 224th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 33 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is South Thornlie Primary School, a government primary school 0.2 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 Primary School scores 1050 — 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 Thornlie
Sacred Heart Primary School is located in Thornlie, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,571/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 23,665.
View full Thornlie suburb profile →Schools near Sacred Heart Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sacred Heart Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thornlie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornlie | 0.2 km | 997 | 53 lower | 421 |
| Thornlie Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Thornlie | 0.4 km | 969 | 81 lower | 1,125 |
| Forest Crescent Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornlie | 1.2 km | 1011 | 39 lower | 627 |
| Alta-1 College - Huntingdale CampusIndependent Secondary · Huntingdale | 1.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Australian Islamic College (Thornlie)Independent Combined · Thornlie | 1.6 km | 1019 | 31 lower | 733 |
| Thornlie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornlie | 1.8 km | 941 | 109 lower | 470 |
| Huntingdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Huntingdale | 1.8 km | 956 | 94 lower | 439 |
| Yale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornlie | 1.9 km | 969 | 81 lower | 398 |
| Excelsior Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Canning Vale | 2.0 km | 1060 | 10 higher | 330 |
| Caladenia Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Canning Vale | 2.3 km | 1116 | 66 higher | 997 |
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 PP-6.
What is Sacred Heart Primary School's ICSEA score?
Sacred Heart Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1050, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sacred Heart Primary School?
Sacred Heart Primary School has 387 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sacred Heart Primary School?
The nearest schools to Sacred Heart Primary School are South Thornlie Primary School (0.2 km), Thornlie Senior High School (0.4 km), Forest Crescent Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Sacred Heart Primary School located?
Sacred Heart Primary School is located in Thornlie, WA 6108. Visit the school website at http://www.shthorn.wa.edu.au.