Southern Cross Catholic College vs St Edmund's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1104 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Cross Catholic College
Annandale · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,479 students · ICSEA 1048
St Edmund's College
Woodend · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,171 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Southern Cross Catholic College Annandale QLD | St Edmund's College Woodend QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 275 | #101 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #614 of 1,259 | #535 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,479 | 1,171 |
| Girls / boys | 711 / 768 | 0 / 1,171 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 136 | 196 |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.0 | 92.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.8 | 54.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Annandale 4814 | Woodend 4305 |
| Council area | Townsville | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sctsv.catholic.edu.au | www.sec.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's College scores higher on the Success Index (55.7 vs 51.9).
- •St Edmund's College has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Edmund's College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •Southern Cross Catholic College is the larger school with 1,479 students compared with 1,171.
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 Southern Cross Catholic College better than St Edmund's College?
On the Success Index, St Edmund's College ranks higher (55.7 vs 51.9 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 Southern Cross Catholic College and St Edmund's College?
About 1104 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Woodend in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Southern Cross Catholic College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Edmund's College has 12.7.
How do Southern Cross Catholic College and St Edmund's College rank in QLD?
Southern Cross Catholic College is 121st of 275 and St Edmund's College is 101st of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.