Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Yattalunga Valley Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
Yattalunga Valley Christian School
Green Point · Independent special · U
26 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Kincumber NSW | Yattalunga Valley Christian School Green Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #362 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1161 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 285 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 170 | 3 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 5.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kincumber 2251 | Green Point 2251 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hckdbb.catholic.edu.au | www.yvcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yattalunga Valley Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yattalunga Valley Christian School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 15.7).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 26.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Yattalunga Valley Christian School is an independent 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 Yattalunga Valley Christian 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 Yattalunga Valley Christian School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kincumber and Green Point 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 Yattalunga Valley Christian School has 5.4.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Yattalunga Valley Christian School rank in NSW?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 362nd of 1,619 and Yattalunga Valley Christian School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.