De La Salle College, Revesby Heights vs Holy Cross College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 19 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
De La Salle College, Revesby Heights
Revesby Heights · Catholic high school · 7-12
650 students · ICSEA 1065
Holy Cross College
Ryde · Catholic high school · 7-12
786 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | De La Salle College, Revesby Heights Revesby Heights NSW | Holy Cross College Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 539 | #139 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #292 of 1,472 | #339 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 650 | 786 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 650 | 0 / 786 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | 140 |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 61.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Revesby Heights 2212 | Ryde 2112 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dlsrevesby.syd.catholic.edu.au | hccryde.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •De La Salle College, Revesby Heights scores higher on the Success Index (69.8 vs 67.6).
- •Holy Cross College is the larger school with 786 students compared with 650.
- •Holy Cross College has grown faster over five years (13% vs 4%).
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 De La Salle College, Revesby Heights better than Holy Cross College?
On the Success Index, De La Salle College, Revesby Heights ranks higher (69.8 vs 67.6 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 De La Salle College, Revesby Heights and Holy Cross College?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Revesby Heights and Ryde in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
De La Salle College, Revesby Heights has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Cross College has 12.9.
How do De La Salle College, Revesby Heights and Holy Cross College rank in NSW?
De La Salle College, Revesby Heights is 113th of 539 and Holy Cross College is 139th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.