Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 113 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School
Fairy Meadow · Catholic primary · K-6
335 students · ICSEA 1081
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Kincumber · Catholic primary · K-6
285 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School Fairy Meadow NSW | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Kincumber NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #536 of 1,619 | #362 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1643 of 4,908 | #1161 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 335 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 187 | 115 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Fairy Meadow 2519 | Kincumber 2251 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsfmdow.catholic.edu.au/ | www.hckdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 63.0).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.7).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 285.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -21%).
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 Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 63.0 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 Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Fairy Meadow and Kincumber in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has 15.7.
How do Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is 536th of 1,619 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 362nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.