Concord Public School vs Southern Cross Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Concord Public School
Concord · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 1071
Southern Cross Catholic College
Burwood · Catholic high school · 10-12
139 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Concord Public School Concord NSW | Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #501 of 1,619 | #151 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1515 of 4,908 | #372 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 276 | 139 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 151 | 72 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 6.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Concord 2137 | Burwood 2134 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | concord-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sccc.syd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 64.3).
- •Concord Public School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Cross Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 14.1).
- •Concord Public School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 139.
- •Concord Public 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 Concord Public School better than Southern Cross Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Southern Cross Catholic College ranks higher (66.3 vs 64.3 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 Concord Public School and Southern Cross Catholic College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Concord and Burwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Concord Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Cross Catholic College has 6.6.
How do Concord Public School and Southern Cross Catholic College rank in NSW?
Concord Public School is 501st of 1,619 and Southern Cross Catholic College is 151st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.