Mueller College vs Southern Cross Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 4.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mueller College
Rothwell · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,867 students · ICSEA 1078
Southern Cross Catholic College
Scarborough · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,653 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Mueller College Rothwell QLD | Southern Cross Catholic College Scarborough QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 275 | #173 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #491 of 1,259 | #829 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,867 | 1,653 |
| Girls / boys | 977 / 890 | 800 / 853 |
| Foundation intake | 126 | 135 |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 142.9 | 107.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 83.6 | 61.8 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Rothwell 4022 | Scarborough 4020 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mueller.qld.edu.au | www.sccc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mueller College scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 41.5).
- •Mueller College has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mueller College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.4).
- •Mueller College is the larger school with 1,867 students compared with 1,653.
- •Mueller College 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 Mueller College better than Southern Cross Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Mueller College ranks higher (58.3 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 Mueller College and Southern Cross Catholic College?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Rothwell and Scarborough in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mueller College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Cross Catholic College has 15.4.
How do Mueller College and Southern Cross Catholic College rank in QLD?
Mueller College is 91st of 275 and Southern Cross Catholic College is 173rd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.