Holy Cross School vs St Mary of the Cross School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.1 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 Mary of the Cross School
Windsor · Catholic primary · Prep-6
56 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Holy Cross School Wooloowin QLD | St Mary of the Cross School Windsor QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #228 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 93 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 41 | 32 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -55% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 6.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Wooloowin 4030 | Windsor 4030 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcpswooloowin.qld.edu.au | www.stmaryofthecross.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 74.0).
- •Holy Cross School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary of the Cross School has fewer students per teacher (6.4 vs 9.3).
- •Holy Cross School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 56.
- •St Mary of the Cross School has grown faster over five years (-38% vs -55%).
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 Mary of the Cross School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross School ranks higher (79.3 vs 74.0 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 Mary of the Cross School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wooloowin and Windsor in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary of the Cross School has 6.4.
How do Holy Cross School and St Mary of the Cross School rank in QLD?
Holy Cross School is 18th of 804 and St Mary of the Cross School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.