Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Waverley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 926 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Woollahra · Catholic primary · K-6
196 students · ICSEA 1164
Waverley Public School
Waverley · Government primary · K-6
263 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Woollahra NSW | Waverley Public School Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 1,619 | #103 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #277 of 4,908 | #388 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 196 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 79 | 127 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Woollahra 2022 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hcpswoollahra.syd.catholic.edu.au | waverley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 77.2).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1150), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waverley Public School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 196.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -22%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Waverley 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 Waverley Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 77.2 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 Waverley Public School?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Woollahra and Waverley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waverley Public School has 16.2.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Waverley Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 67th of 1,619 and Waverley Public School is 103rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.