Southern Cross Early Childhood School vs St John the Apostle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 777 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Cross Early Childhood School
Scullin · Government primary · K-2
115 students · ICSEA 1088
St John the Apostle Primary School
Florey · Catholic primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Southern Cross Early Childhood School Scullin ACT | St John the Apostle Primary School Florey ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 80 | #50 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #698 of 4,908 | #1252 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 115 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 63 | 179 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Scullin 2614 | Florey 2615 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scecs.act.edu.au/ | www.sjaps.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Early Childhood School scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 67.5).
- •Southern Cross Early Childhood School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Cross Early Childhood School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 17.5).
- •St John the Apostle Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 115.
- •St John the Apostle Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -10%).
- •Southern Cross Early Childhood School is a government school while St John the Apostle Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Southern Cross Early Childhood School better than St John the Apostle Primary School?
On the Success Index, Southern Cross Early Childhood School ranks higher (73.4 vs 67.5 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 Southern Cross Early Childhood School and St John the Apostle Primary School?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Scullin and Florey in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Southern Cross Early Childhood School has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John the Apostle Primary School has 17.5.
How do Southern Cross Early Childhood School and St John the Apostle Primary School rank in ACT?
Southern Cross Early Childhood School is 32nd of 80 and St John the Apostle Primary School is 50th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.