Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Kincumber Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Kincumber · Catholic primary · K-6
285 students · ICSEA 1081
Kincumber Public School
Kincumber · Government primary · K-6
364 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Kincumber NSW | Kincumber Public School Kincumber NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #362 of 1,619 | #991 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1161 of 4,908 | #3081 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 285 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 170 | 195 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 12% |
| Suburb | Kincumber 2251 | Kincumber 2251 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hckdbb.catholic.edu.au | kincumber-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 45.0).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kincumber Public School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 285.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -13%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Kincumber Public School is a government 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School better than Kincumber Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 45.0 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Kincumber Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kincumber and Kincumber in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kincumber Public School has 15.8.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Kincumber Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 362nd of 1,619 and Kincumber Public School is 991st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.