Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.2 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
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Woy Woy South · Catholic primary · K-6
551 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Kincumber NSW | St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Woy Woy South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #362 of 1,619 | #379 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1161 of 4,908 | #1199 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 285 | 551 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 170 | 279 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kincumber 2251 | Woy Woy South 2256 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hckdbb.catholic.edu.au | www.sjbwwdbb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.4 vs 68.1).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.7).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 285.
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School better than St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Kincumber and Woy Woy South 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 St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has 17.7.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 362nd of 1,619 and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 379th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.