Santa Sabina College 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.
Santa Sabina College
Strathfield · Independent combined · K-12
1,320 students · ICSEA 1139
Southern Cross Catholic College
Burwood · Catholic high school · 10-12
139 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Santa Sabina College Strathfield NSW | Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 314 | #151 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #191 of 1,259 | #372 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,320 | 139 |
| Girls / boys | 1,202 / 118 | 72 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 159 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 6.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 137.7 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.3 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Strathfield 2135 | Burwood 2134 |
| Council area | Burwood | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/ | sccc.syd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Santa Sabina College scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 66.3).
- •Santa Sabina College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Cross Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 9.6).
- •Santa Sabina College is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 139.
- •Santa Sabina College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -7%).
- •Santa Sabina College is a independent school while Southern Cross Catholic College is a catholic 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 Santa Sabina College better than Southern Cross Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Santa Sabina College ranks higher (74.3 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 Santa Sabina College and Southern Cross Catholic College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Strathfield and Burwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Santa Sabina College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Cross Catholic College has 6.6.
How do Santa Sabina College and Southern Cross Catholic College rank in NSW?
Santa Sabina College is 66th of 314 and Southern Cross Catholic College is 151st of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.