Australian Trade College North Brisbane vs Southern Cross Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 74 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Trade College North Brisbane
Scarborough · Independent high school · 11-12
286 students · ICSEA 1026
Southern Cross Catholic College
Scarborough · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,653 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Australian Trade College North Brisbane Scarborough QLD | Southern Cross Catholic College Scarborough QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 269 | #173 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #679 of 1,472 | #829 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 11-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 286 | 1,653 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 228 | 800 / 853 |
| Foundation intake | – | 135 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 107.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 61.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Scarborough 4020 | Scarborough 4020 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | tradecollege.com.au/ | www.sccc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Trade College North Brisbane scores higher on the Success Index (52.8 vs 41.5).
- •Southern Cross Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Cross Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.2).
- •Southern Cross Catholic College is the larger school with 1,653 students compared with 286.
- •Southern Cross Catholic College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -2%).
- •Australian Trade College North Brisbane 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 Australian Trade College North Brisbane better than Southern Cross Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Australian Trade College North Brisbane ranks higher (52.8 vs 41.5 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 Australian Trade College North Brisbane and Southern Cross Catholic College?
About 74 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Trade College North Brisbane has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Cross Catholic College has 15.4.
How do Australian Trade College North Brisbane and Southern Cross Catholic College rank in QLD?
Australian Trade College North Brisbane is 97th of 269 and Southern Cross Catholic College is 173rd of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.