Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs St Francis Xavier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 498 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Helensburgh · Catholic primary · K-6
184 students · ICSEA 1071
St Francis Xavier Primary School
Woolgoolga · Catholic primary · K-6
263 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Helensburgh NSW | St Francis Xavier Primary School Woolgoolga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #357 of 1,619 | #405 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1146 of 4,908 | #1243 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 184 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 87 | 134 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Helensburgh 2508 | Woolgoolga 2456 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hchdow.catholic.edu.au | www.woolplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.6 vs 67.6).
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.2).
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 184.
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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School better than St Francis Xavier Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.6 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and St Francis Xavier Primary School?
About 498 km in a straight line, between Helensburgh and Woolgoolga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier Primary School has 14.6.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and St Francis Xavier Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 357th of 1,619 and St Francis Xavier Primary School is 405th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.