Erina High School vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Erina High School
Erina · Government high school · 7-12
781 students · ICSEA 996
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Kincumber · Catholic primary · K-6
285 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Erina High School Erina NSW | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Kincumber NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #286 of 539 | #362 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #769 of 1,472 | #1161 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 781 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 389 / 392 | 115 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 148 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.1 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Erina 2250 | Kincumber 2251 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | erina-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.hckdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 48.5).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Erina High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.7).
- •Erina High School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 285.
- •Erina High School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -4%).
- •Erina High School is a government school while Holy Cross Catholic 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 Erina High School better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 48.5 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 Erina High School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Erina and Kincumber in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Erina High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has 15.7.
How do Erina High School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Erina High School is 286th of 539 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 362nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.