Holy Cross Primary School vs Newcastle Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Primary School
Glendale · Catholic primary · K-6
153 students · ICSEA 1036
Newcastle Waldorf School
Glendale · Independent combined · K-12
237 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Holy Cross Primary School Glendale NSW | Newcastle Waldorf School Glendale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #603 of 1,619 | #138 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1840 of 4,908 | #449 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 153 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 67 | 121 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Glendale 2285 | Glendale 2285 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glendale.catholic.edu.au/ | www.newcastlewaldorfschool.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.0 vs 60.9).
- •Newcastle Waldorf School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newcastle Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.0).
- •Newcastle Waldorf School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 153.
- •Holy Cross Primary School is a catholic school while Newcastle Waldorf 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 Primary School better than Newcastle Waldorf 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 Primary School and Newcastle Waldorf School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newcastle Waldorf School has 10.5.
How do Holy Cross Primary School and Newcastle Waldorf School rank in NSW?
Holy Cross Primary School is 603rd of 1,619 and Newcastle Waldorf School is 138th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.