Holy Cross Primary School vs St Benedict's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.0 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
St Benedict's Primary School
Edgeworth · Catholic primary · K-6
357 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Holy Cross Primary School Glendale NSW | St Benedict's Primary School Edgeworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #603 of 1,619 | #675 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1840 of 4,908 | #2060 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 153 | 357 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 67 | 187 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Glendale 2285 | Edgeworth 2285 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glendale.catholic.edu.au/ | edgeworth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 58.4).
- •St Benedict's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Cross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.9).
- •St Benedict's Primary School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 153.
- •St Benedict's Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 2%).
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 St Benedict's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 58.4 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 Primary School and St Benedict's Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Edgeworth 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 St Benedict's Primary School has 16.9.
How do Holy Cross Primary School and St Benedict's Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Cross Primary School is 603rd of 1,619 and St Benedict's Primary School is 675th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.