Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School vs Southern Cross Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School
Croydon · Catholic primary · K-6
156 students · ICSEA 1088
Southern Cross Catholic College
Burwood · Catholic high school · 10-12
139 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School Croydon NSW | Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 1,619 | #151 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #658 of 4,908 | #372 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 156 | 139 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 63 | 72 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 6.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Croydon 2132 | Burwood 2134 |
| Council area | Burwood | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hicroydon.syd.catholic.edu.au | sccc.syd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.7 vs 66.3).
- •Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Cross Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 11.1).
- •Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 139.
- •Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -7%).
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 Innocents' Catholic Primary School better than Southern Cross Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 66.3 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 Innocents' Catholic Primary School and Southern Cross Catholic College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Burwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Cross Catholic College has 6.6.
How do Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School and Southern Cross Catholic College rank in NSW?
Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School is 181st of 1,619 and Southern Cross Catholic College is 151st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.