Caravonica State School vs Holy Cross School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caravonica State School
Caravonica · Government primary · Prep-6
540 students · ICSEA 1020
Holy Cross School
Trinity Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
572 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Caravonica State School Caravonica QLD | Holy Cross School Trinity Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 804 | #177 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1981 of 4,908 | #1707 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 540 | 572 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 279 | 275 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 35.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 31.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 4% |
| Suburb | Caravonica 4878 | Trinity Park 4879 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | caravonicass.eq.edu.au | www.holycross.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 59.3).
- •Holy Cross School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caravonica State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Holy Cross School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 540.
- •Holy Cross School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -1%).
- •Caravonica State School is a government school while Holy Cross School 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 Caravonica State School better than Holy Cross School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross School ranks higher (62.3 vs 59.3 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 Caravonica State School and Holy Cross School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Caravonica and Trinity Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caravonica State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Cross School has 16.2.
How do Caravonica State School and Holy Cross School rank in QLD?
Caravonica State School is 219th of 804 and Holy Cross School is 177th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.