Burwood Girls High School vs Southern Cross Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 990 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burwood Girls High School
Croydon · Government high school · 7-12
1,084 students · ICSEA 1086
Southern Cross Catholic College
Burwood · Catholic high school · 10-12
139 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Burwood Girls High School Croydon NSW | Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 539 | #151 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #442 of 1,472 | #372 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,084 | 139 |
| Girls / boys | 1,083 / 1 | 72 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 199 | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 6.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.0 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Croydon 2132 | Burwood 2134 |
| Council area | Burwood | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burwoodg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sccc.syd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 62.9).
- •Burwood Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Cross Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 14.4).
- •Burwood Girls High School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 139.
- •Burwood Girls High School is a government school while Southern Cross Catholic College 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 Burwood Girls High School better than Southern Cross Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Southern Cross Catholic College ranks higher (66.3 vs 62.9 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 Burwood Girls High School and Southern Cross Catholic College?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Burwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burwood Girls High School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Cross Catholic College has 6.6.
How do Burwood Girls High School and Southern Cross Catholic College rank in NSW?
Burwood Girls High School is 176th of 539 and Southern Cross Catholic College is 151st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.