Holy Cross School vs St Margaret's Anglican Girls School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross School
Wooloowin · Catholic primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 1137
St Margaret's Anglican Girls School
Ascot · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,436 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Holy Cross School Wooloowin QLD | St Margaret's Anglican Girls School Ascot QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 804 | #14 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #228 of 4,908 | #163 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 93 | 1,436 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 41 | 1,436 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 149 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -55% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 106.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 85.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Wooloowin 4030 | Ascot 4007 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcpswooloowin.qld.edu.au | www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 76.5).
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Cross School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.4).
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 93.
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -55%).
- •Holy Cross School is a catholic school while St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is an independent 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 Holy Cross School better than St Margaret's Anglican Girls School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross School ranks higher (79.3 vs 76.5 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 Holy Cross School and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wooloowin and Ascot in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has 13.4.
How do Holy Cross School and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School rank in QLD?
Holy Cross School is 18th of 804 and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is 14th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.