Belconnen High School vs Southern Cross Early Childhood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belconnen High School
Hawker · Government high school · 7-10
636 students · ICSEA 1066
Southern Cross Early Childhood School
Scullin · Government primary · K-2
115 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Belconnen High School Hawker ACT | Southern Cross Early Childhood School Scullin ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 27 | #32 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #171 of 1,472 | #698 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-2 |
| Students | 636 | 115 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 334 | 52 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | – | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 145 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.4 | 13.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Hawker 2614 | Scullin 2614 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blch.act.edu.au/ | www.scecs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Belconnen High School scores higher on the Success Index (74.9 vs 73.4).
- •Southern Cross Early Childhood School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Cross Early Childhood School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.9).
- •Belconnen High School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 115.
- •Belconnen High School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -10%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belconnen High School better than Southern Cross Early Childhood School?
On the Success Index, Belconnen High School ranks higher (74.9 vs 73.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belconnen High School and Southern Cross Early Childhood School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hawker and Scullin in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belconnen High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Cross Early Childhood School has 8.8.
How do Belconnen High School and Southern Cross Early Childhood School rank in ACT?
Belconnen High School is 7th of 27 and Southern Cross Early Childhood School is 32nd of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.