Annandale State School vs Southern Cross Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Annandale State School
Annandale · Government primary · Prep-6
722 students · ICSEA 1019
Southern Cross Catholic College
Annandale · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,479 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Annandale State School Annandale QLD | Southern Cross Catholic College Annandale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #293 of 804 | #121 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2484 of 4,908 | #614 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 722 | 1,479 |
| Girls / boys | 365 / 357 | 711 / 768 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 136 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.6 | 111.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 63.8 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Annandale 4814 | Annandale 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | annandaless.eq.edu.au | www.sctsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Annandale State School scores higher on the Success Index (53.0 vs 51.9).
- •Southern Cross Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Cross Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Southern Cross Catholic College is the larger school with 1,479 students compared with 722.
- •Southern Cross Catholic College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -7%).
- •Annandale State School is a government 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 Annandale State School better than Southern Cross Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Annandale State School ranks higher (53.0 vs 51.9 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 Annandale State School and Southern Cross Catholic College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Annandale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Annandale State School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Cross Catholic College has 13.3.
How do Annandale State School and Southern Cross Catholic College rank in QLD?
Annandale State School is 293rd of 804 and Southern Cross Catholic College is 121st of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.