Holy Cross School vs Newman Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 870 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross School
Trinity Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
572 students · ICSEA 1058
Newman Catholic College
Smithfield · Catholic high school · 7-10
625 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Holy Cross School Trinity Park QLD | Newman Catholic College Smithfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 804 | #24 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1707 of 4,908 | #275 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 572 | 625 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 297 | 299 / 326 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 166 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 57.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 27.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Trinity Park 4879 | Smithfield 4878 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.holycross.qld.edu.au | www.newman.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newman Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (70.6 vs 62.3).
- •Holy Cross School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newman Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.2).
- •Newman Catholic College is the larger school with 625 students compared with 572.
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 Cross School better than Newman Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Newman Catholic College ranks higher (70.6 vs 62.3 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 Cross School and Newman Catholic College?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Trinity Park and Smithfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newman Catholic College has 10.9.
How do Holy Cross School and Newman Catholic College rank in QLD?
Holy Cross School is 177th of 804 and Newman Catholic College is 24th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.